Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

Obviously there’s a number of things that can go wrong, I’m just curious if you find the documents less effective than one from an experienced lawyer but you are willing to accept less quality for a cheaper product or if you actually find them more effective in the first place.

Don't be average, be AWESOME.

Paying more to guarantee getting the product versus jumping through hoops (short sale) or possibility of now owning it at all (auction).I'm only asking questions to understand!

I imagine cost of labor might be a little bit cheaper in Idaho compared to Connecticut as we ended up paying 10k for gas furnace and 5k for AC with 10 yr warranty for Lennox product.  

Yes, it's true that you might be able to find a product you need at a greater discount when a brand like Wayfair or CB2 is having a sale, but I've found that they truly do offer superior discounts at scale, even considering the fee. 

It more likely may be found with a local investor/teacher doing “hands on” mentoring himself and not through an organization run like a production line. 

Adjusted for inflation, the prices of homes in a desirable location appreciate more than average wages. 

I have a few rentals with section 8 tenants, and they tend to stay on average 4-5 years.

With SFR, they appreciated at a national average of 3.8% from the last study that I read in 2024.