The first 5 times will be painful and frustrating - watch one of Brandon's or David G's videos on how to run the numbers - you'll become quick after a few dry runs.Just make sure you underwrite the deals against your Goals (ROI %, Cashflow $, potential longterm appreciation, etc), and run the numbers as if you're NOT in the property. 

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

There are a number of guidelines the IRS has for performing a proper cost segregation study (which will pass in the event of an audit) Here is the link to that list on the IRS website:Cost Segregation Audit Technique Guide - Chapter 4 - Principal Elements of a Quality Cost Segregation Study and ReportI have never seen a DIY before, but I'm sure people do it.Depending on the size and type of your property the fee for engaging a qualified engineer-based firm to conduct the study can be as low as $3,000 (lower in certain cases), and the significant benefit created well outweighs the minimal costs.

While sellers or wholesalers may sometimes dictate the title company, having your preferred option ready can be advantageous.To vet potential team members, engage in conversations and assess their responsiveness.

I'll definitely be checking out that YouTube video.

I'm also soaking up knowledge from YouTube videos, but there's nothing like real-world tips.Thanks in advance for your support! 

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And watching tons of tons of videos/podcasts  

I've been sitting in this position for some time and I'm ready to re-engage with the market. 

This is a serious issue that is unfolding, a huge number of syndication investors are in the process of losing hundreds of millions of dollars.As for the gurus, watch some of their videos from the last five years or so.