Most real estate investing books will answer this question, and there are a lot of blogs about the topic.

Real estate, like other things has a snowball effect.

Is that because you don't know what your Real Estate goal is?

Quote from @Taylor Dasch: AI is super helpful in my business as an investor and as a real estate agent.

The first images of his website did not focus on real estate investments, but materialism. 

I have several close friends who specialize in audit representation so especially in the wheelhouse of real estate audits I get a good amount of feedback on trends. 

Have you read, "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene?

Here’s a breakdown of some of the information you may need to provide for a cost segregation study.For existing buildings:List of equipment on the propertyProperty settlement stateAny appraisals or purchase/lease agreements Property maps or blueprintsSchedules, change orders or documents for future renovation plansSupporting documents for calculating real property book valuePrevious purchase price allocations that separated assets into their appropriate allocation and valuePast site inspections and photographsDocumentation that proves or records deterioration of assetsFor new construction:Contracts or contract paymentsLand and property sizeBlueprints of projectList of equipment involved or purchasedList of projected costs including costs for land developmentApplicable site inspectionsConstruction schedules and payment requestsPhotographs of completed assets or work in progressCost segregation specialists typically have an organized plan for the collection and analysis of the information provided.

Insurance and LicensesThe Subcontractor agrees to maintain:General liability insurance of at least $[Insert Amount].Worker’s compensation insurance (if applicable).All necessary licenses and permits required by law.6.

[Click the image to see full size.]Real estate investing is for achieving financial independence.