I would like to purchase my first property sometime next year, utilizing this year to learn and network as much as I can.

I would recommend planning for some unexpected costs on an extensive rehab like this, especially if the current tenant didn't treat the house well.

For example, I have a subject property that has 1682 SF on the main floor and 810 SF of finished basement (the majority of which is about 8 feet in height with the exception of some bulkheads to hide the mechanicals) and 271 of semi-finished basement that is a utility room basically (washer/dryer, freezer, hot water heater, furnace, some storage).

We have done extensive research on both SCI and M.

I am interested in utilizing space again for group meetings, workshops, and for clients who may still desire private space.  

Opt 1) utilizing our savings in the brokerage account and emergency fund and pay for it all up front. 

Utilities are OFTEN overlooked so reach out to power, telecom, gas (or go all electric), water, and sewer to make sure you understand what it would take to get separately metered services from the primary house.

I reduced my responsibility to only taxes/insurance while the tenant buyer does the maintenance, pays utilities and makes monthly payments to me. 

I've extensively searched online but haven't come across relevant training courses or tutorials.If you have any insights or recommendations on where I could find resources for learning Yardi, I would greatly appreciate it.Thanks for your assistance!

We've utilized the VA loan for our current home, and this strategy has worked well so far.