Are there and "models" out there to help for beginners?

They use heavy duty, high speed special printers that cost anywhere between $15,000~$30,000 depending on the model (which I've considered buying), not to mention the type of font they use, as well as how the ink prints on the paper they use, also being different than the ones retail buyers have access to. 

@Paul SandhuThat sounds like a great business model and is exactly where we want to get someday.

I believe that is why many people become "gurus" in the first place- so they can do more deals and have a second business model all along the way. 

The Financial Stability model can target people who are likely struggling - before they show up on the pre-forclosure databases.

I'm in the MFR space where I own and manage my apartments, so if you ever need any help analyzing any deals, I've built a financial model that would definitely help avoid some problem properties.

Next step down would be your local banks portfolio products which are usually modelled after Fannie/Freddie, but are willing to make some concessions if you are strong enough. 

I did leave my W2 job to pursue real estate full-time; however, I transitioned to being a 1099 contractor and pursuing ventures that I truly enjoy doing, so maybe a hybrid model?

You're in good shape with the equity you've got, but this might be the point where a lot of people look back and wish they followed the simple buy low and sell high model. 

The IRS describes 6 different methodologies: detailed engineering from actual cost records, detailed engineering using cost estimation, survey or letter, residual estimation, sampling or modeling and rule of thumb.