It appears you have access to these CCIM courses. 

Ensure that the updates are of high quality yet within budget to maximize the increase in value.When it comes to refinancing, after completing the renovations, you can refinance your home to access the created equity.

Hey @Ignatius Okeke one thing to consider is partner up with someone who is a wholesaler or at least has access to these tools.

One idea I have is to "shadow" a real estate investor (although I am not entirely sure how to go about asking for / finding this kind of opportunity), but I am wondering if anyone has insight into other ways to gain a comparable level of experience.If anyone has insight into any or all of these topics, I would greatly appreciate the feedback.

If a limited partner is in a tax bracket (earning less than 50k per year) approximately how much would they owe in capital gains after the asset is sold? 

@Peter Trifan what are you hoping to gain from a course - actual builder knowledge or just a license?

Since it's in the city, we have water and sewer access.

Hello, we own and live in an 1150 SF single family on a 5200 sf lot with alley access in Encino.

@Rachel Seymour-NewtonIf you want to buy off-market deals network with wholesalers and agents in your market that source the deals you are looking for so you can get access to those opportunities.

@Joel Siguaw, people who do well with anything are those who gain a passion for it.