Quote from @Ethan Tomlinson: You don't want to get stuck analysing until you have a 100% solution, but you definitely need a foundation of understanding how real estate investing works.

We already had a strong financial foundation with a clear focus in real-estate investing.

This will vary based on foundation type and cost and ALL finishes- interior and exterior. 

We purchased two properties in Upper Peninsula, MI that each need extensive work  - foundation to roof.This is a growing town with outdoor activity and climate migration its primary draw. 

I toured it but found that it would almost need to be an actual rebuild since the foundation is cracked, the roof has a tree growing out of it, and just about every surface in between is painted or ruined by former tenants.

Hire a foundation specialist for a thorough inspection.

These will provide a strong foundation in the financial industry and enhance your credibility as an investor.It's a terrific idea to pursue a real estate license.

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We already had a strong financial foundation with a clear focus in real-estate investing.

It will be interesting to see how many of these investors are still in the business in a few years with the foundations they sadly believe will serve as a stepping stone into the better situated assets you pointed to.