so he has an initial negative equity in excess of $100k.so -$100k / (a very small cash flow when properly allocating for expenses and vacancy) equals years before there is any cash flow.  

I allocated $500/month for insurance which is part of why such a promising revenue to cost projects such poor COC.  

I allocate 20%-30% of profits for growth while keeping enough for emergency reserves.Plan for Taxes EarlyDon’t forget to set aside funds for taxes.

I don't recommend throwing the baby out with the bath water, and definitely make sure you understand the nature of the Mentor you choose.BP is a great resource to meet some amazing people. 

I am very interested in real estate investing and flipping (I have a decent amount of construction experience) I was wondering what some good resources are to look at when evaluating a property, especially in the Dayton / Cincinnati area.  

Are there any good resources online to be able to get an idea of average monthly/yearly expenses like utilities, etc. for a given zip or city?

Does anyone have or know any resources for analyzing car washes?

The primary residence unit does not qualify, so the purchase price must be allocated between investment and personal use.

Again, if anyone knows of any resources about building a park and running it, please let me know. 

I can also share some great resources and guides to get you started.Let me know what specifically you're looking to learn, and we can set up a time to talk.