As I run my numbers I don’t create a formal SOW, but do have a spreadsheet breaking down my budget for what I want/need to fix on the house.

You need to define a time period and formalize it in a document.

There are 4 formally-organized local REIA's.

@Ryan Klemetson there is a formal challenge process that @Joe Villeneuve mentioned.  

If agents are not involved in the transaction, you can request it from the seller which should get formal documentation from property manager. 

If you are paying $185 for a single property, let me know and I can provide some referrals of more cost effective companies if you don't want to self-inspect going forwardA formal termite inspection is required with each buy/sell of a property and we see termites 50% of the time.

@Lakshmi Nikitha Duggirala to determine if it’s a goodpremium, we would need to know how much you are insuring for, the type of policy (ACV or RC), and the coverage form.  All

A good mentor is local, has lots of skin in the game, has a formal teaching background, and is genuinely interested in helping you.But all the mentoring in the world isn't going to instill in you the ability to keep going when the way is not clear, to keep developing and working on what you know, to help you turn you into an independent, autonomous learner, and that is a crucial part of this business.Most people want a sure-fire path to certain riches with as little uncertainty about it as possible.

Just to be clear: while a "business" this business does not need to be operated via a formal entity (like an LLC) and a sole proprietor could set up a Solo 401k (or even someone who has a w2 day job and a side business).

Many things can be learned outside of formal education, however, many things can also be learned because of formal education.