Specifically, I'm interested in hearing your recommendations for:- Deal sourcing and lead generation- Cold calling and outreach- Deal analysis and ARV calculations- Estimating rehab costs- Tools or calculators you use to determine whether a flip is worth pursuingFor deal finding, I’m currently evaluating PropStream and Flipster as a beginner.

What are your tips on finding and evaluating areas to purchase?

I made the mistake of consolidating nearly all of my due diligence specifically to RTR, and was less diligent when it came to evaluating their partners. 

However, if the property is a long-term hold, the lower interest rate with a prepayment penalty can often result in better overall returns.Another consideration investors should evaluate is how prepayment penalties are structured - whether it's a declining penalty over time or a flat fee - because this can significantly impact their profitability when selling earlier than expected.

The current use of the property as a two-family dwelling significantly impacts its value and marketability, which is distinct from single-family homes.The initial appraisal comparing your property to single-family homes is likely an oversight, as multifamily properties are evaluated differently due to factors like rental income potential and investor interest.

Then a Civil Engineer, an Appraiser to determine what having a four unit would be worth, then a loan using the evaluation.

i have up to 50k dry powder that i'm currently evaluating various ST instruments to invest in. 

I’ve been thinking bout joining want to make sure it’s  legit program 

Account for property management costs if you’re not managing it yourself and compare financing options.Tools like Rentometer (rental rates), BiggerPockets Calculator (cash flow analysis), CoStar/LoopNet (market data), and PropStream (property details) can help you evaluate deals effectively.

Each site you evaluate is another step forward and you'll learn more along the way.