I have read, quite literally, researched THOUSANDS of posts, comments, oral and written iterations of various natures yet I've yet to find even ONE individual that actually QUANTIFIES their success with the education effecting a lucrative or even nominal progression (and I'm not referring to selling the education but success in REI FROM the education) either monetarily or with a personal success story.

Just allow investors to "nominate" contractors that they've used and did good work.

I was a First Time Investor with my full time job.Talk to 5 to 10 RE Agents and some one will do the comps free or for nominal amount.Also- talk to some appraisers - and get as is and after renovations - appraisal - for$700 or $ 800.  

The peace of mind that it was done right is worth the nominal extra cost.  

I'm think more along the lines of deducting a processing fee of nominal value.

Best practice is a nominal increase regardless so they expect it and a market increase if you have a clear comps showing market rent. 

I wish there was a nominal additional $5 or $10 fee per application so that people didn't just apply because it was "free."

We do Historic nominations, Historic tax credit consulting, and buy and sell those credits, as well as environmental assessments.  

There is usually a nominal dollar amount say $25-$50 to get a copy.

. :)For the area that you're looking to invest in, you could try to meet some people here on BP operating in the area that your interested in and pay them a nominal fee to help you set it up.Best of luckCollin