Is there a workaround or a way to get this re-evaluated?

For his coaching he advertises that his coaches are paying members who are independent contractors & not employed by REtipster & that you are encouraged to evaluate them & determine their suitability for your needs.

It sounds like you're in a good position to evaluate your options carefully.

I've read a lot of posts in the forum here on the pros and cons of this strategy... what I would love is some insights from actual PadSplit hosts on the assumptions/operating expenses to take into account when evaluating a property.

@Dennis Gallagheri don't really use any rules anymore, i just evaluate the actual expenses on actual properties. 

., missing property taxes or HOA fees), unreliable rent estimates, and the time-consuming process of manually calculating metrics like cash flow or ROI.Platform Preference: A web-based platform would work well for in-depth analysis, but a mobile app would be crucial for on-the-go research and quick evaluations, especially when touring properties.Wish-List Features: A tool that integrates local market data (rental demand, appreciation rates, or vacancy rates) and offers scenario modeling (e.g., "What happens if I increase rents by 10%?")

To evaluate Real esteate deals for creative financing, start by identifying seller motivations i.e. financial distress, desire for passive income, do they need a downpayment on their next house, etc  and property factors like equity or existing financing terms.

Something almost always comes up and that helps you be realistic when evaluating deals, securing financing, etc. 

So many people gloss over properties before truly evaluating their pro forma rent.Also, I think it's a great point about this strategy working in higher rent/gentrification areas of Chicago..it seems counterintuitive.

Will add though, that a good PMC will immediately alert an owner about what their property really is and the expected challenges.Unfortunately, a decent portion of the time we do this, owners either don't want to believe the Evaluation Video we send them or decide to sell.