The commitment is there on either side talking walking from a 7-7 analytics driven field to this.

You come to him with detailed SOW type of request screams, “I’m an analytical controlling potentially difficult consumer to work with.... a lot of these GCs are used to being the Alpha.You practically told him, here’s the schematics I have already diagramed as well as the blueprint you will need to use.

He has analytics and various products, including dashboard products (I'm unsure about the expense) that can be a big help - but not sure if he'll have your particular area. 

@Andrew Busby There are a 1,000 solutions out there....we've been using Trans Union My Smart Move for years...noting like a credit and background check straight from the credit rating agency...plus you can pass the cost directly to the tenant...good analytics to review once the screening is complete as well...free to use. 

@Allen Motakef Keep me posted if Central Ohio comes up in your discussions ;) I see you're an engineer...you guys typically scale the fastest of any group...must be the analytical nature of your background...Best of luck

The understanding of Calculus and Analytical Geometry (actually, just basic Geometry and Trig) will make this easier for you.3 - Learn how to design (and stick to) a REI Plan. 

Problem is that when you don’t have these attributes, you’re competing with people that do.But the fact that you recognize that wholesalers inflate the ARV of properties they’re trying to sell shows you’ve got some pretty good analytical skills.

It shows me you have a curious mind and an analytical bent.

As a a manufacturing engineer, and by no means an I a REI expert, I can tell you that with your education and thought process you are already about 10 steps ahead of most people when it comes to the analytics side of this biz. 

I have a Master's Degree in Business Analytics with an Emphasis in Operations Management, and my undergrad is in Business Administration with a minor in Computer Information Systems.