just trying to get organized =)

Any advice is greatly appreciated.David,Here's what I do for my multi-family buyers:Yes it is hard to estimate for maintenance because of a lot of variablesBut I know its expense is less for more units, for things like 16+ unit buildings, onsite maintenance room for storage materials, onsite employees use less hours to do work ordersSome entities even volunteer their residents to pick up grounds, hence minimizing your maintenance costsIf hdsupply.com accepts your account they specialize in multi-family buildings and you don't have to use man power for delivery or pickups And yes, you can do analysis paralysis but it might help you the bank's formula DCRThe 1031 buyers look at expenses differently Yes there's a number per door, e.g. if the units have been neglected you will spend at least one month's rent in turn ready unit expense    An organized well lubricated team should turn ready units in 2-3 daysPay close attention to the human factor, i.e. low self-esteem employees who will take longer to turn ready units or do work orders with poorly workmanship, theft, etc In capital expenses, concentrate in a few and more expensive to start with, AC, plumbing, electrical

The best REI club in Bakersfield is organized as a meetup group.

I want to start a real estate investing company for this organization that doesn't have the typical restrictions associated with 501(c) (3) designations that come with buying or receiving real estate. 

Having worked so long in massive organizations where career progression has more to do with superiority than it has to do with job performance, I've noticed my own work ethic slowly slipping away.  

You don't need to belong to any organization.  

The vast majority of wholesale flip deals I see are put out at 74% to 78%, variances based on location of property, desirability, whether it's a small-time wholesaler or a large organization (i.e. experience and/or size of buyer pool), and potential net profit.  

It has to organically work or I move on. 

I've recently found a local REIA and another investor organization that I am excited to be joining in January. 

Also, there is a monthly meetup.com organized by Brett Kennedy and the local KREIA.com monthly meetings to help you learn more.Lots of investors have U of L student rentals in the 40208 zip code.