I think I will definitely take your advice and lean on the more seasoned investors I know to re examine the numbers and make sure I'm not missing anything.

And a refi of that rental is going to take the ROI back down again even with a company rental.But what might be more important is for you to examine your model of the live in flip. 

Of course, you must follow the education requirements for Georgia every four years, as well as Alabama's education requirements.If you decide to get the Alabama RE license first- once you pass the real estate exam in Alabama, find a Broker there.

Ethics in Americahttp://www.learner.org/resources/series81.htmlThis series uses the Socratic method to build analytical skills and examine ethical questions.

I've completed and passed my coursework and plan to take the national and state licensing exam in December.

What is recommended as the least expensive way to make sure there are no outstanding liens on a property, if you are examining an out of state property?

I don't expect problems here.Plumbing--Also don't expect problems here.Elevator--No experience, so will get this checked.Landscape/irrigation/parking ingress/egress issuesGlass and exterior facadesAll interior surfaces and fixturesSecurity issuesInternet/phone access Examine all suites, common areas, and service areas, all I can see, smell, touch, etc.Anything else on physical due diligence?

The purpose of the option price needs to be examined carefully starting out and in all deals really.

I have been examining deals for weeks to try and get the feel for how to be successful in REI.

Cost segregation studies examine all of the various parts in the property, including the doors, roofs, floors — in fact, just about everything.