An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.

I have listened to the podcast and watched many videos on the process of the do's and don'ts, and things to watch out for.

If your planning on listening to keyboard warriors on here to explain the process, you're gonna get a lot of bad info...some good, but some bad.

That's the opportunity.I also recommend engaging an 'investment focused' realtor (not the general residential ones) to guide you through the process and provide you with market intelligence. 

My ultimate goal is not using my savings during this process, because I want to train myself from the onset to think creatively and not deplete my reserves instead of finding a better deal or more productive relationship.

He teaches them his method, lets them handle the planting, and trusts the process.

Any other suggestions to improve my due diligence process would be appreciated.

Most importantly, understand the difference between a business purpose and consumer purpose loan.Read my post in this thread, which details our process in actionable terms.

What does that process look like?

He’s built an incredible network of people who each play different roles to streamline the deal process.