@Nam Pham  Assume likely an older property on a pier and beam foundation, as compared to a slab foundation?

I know as with almost everything in life much of the learning will come from hands on experience but I want to build a the best foundation possible beforehand.

Depth of Knowledge: Working with distressed real estate demands more than just a foundational understanding of the sector.

@Gabriel A CamachoBefore you go out and start investing, and even pick a niche, you need to build a foundation.  

Build a foundation with properties in good areas, manage them well, and grow at a pace that makes sense for you.Let me know if you want to chat more, Alan.

Our front concrete steps are sinking, disconnecting it from the foundation.

DSCR Loans only available when property is fully finished and turnkey, however you might want to look into a lender that offers ground-up construction loans and DSCR.Also - be careful around the modular home / quick property types since these mortgage loans typically have to be secured by foundational real estate, so anything that can be moved or not fully foundational is probably a no-go (can't foreclose/protect the investment as a lender)

.- Evaluate all major systems (mechanical, electrical, roof, plumbing, foundation, etc).

The area wasn’t heavily affected... but a tree on the property was uprooted and unfortunately knocked down part of the home (roof and foundation were affected). 

These books will give you a great foundation to build off of.The Real Estate business reminds me of baseball.