@Brandon Turner will tell anyone new to the game to "analyze 100 deals" as a good starting point.Here is the breakdown of my spreadsheet on the BP Blog: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...I use this spreadsheet as a preliminary evaluation tool. 

Perhaps your realtor can help you get some preliminary opinions before you start spending money. 

I’ve done some preliminary research with some mutual connections I have in the Twin Cities who are investors that dk rentals and flip but don’t know any wholesalers.

There will be several things the individual(s) would need to complete in order to pass the program (this is NOT an entitlement program, individuals have a limited amount of time)What I am looking for is local (Hendricks county area) investors who might be open to renting out unit(s).This is all preliminary right now and still figuring out the logistics, we are trying to get our ducks in a row before we pursue.If something like this has been placed on your heart please reach out to me.  

It's probably preliminary to join a mentorship program at this point, until you get the lay of the land and decide specifically on your course of action.

I did some research, and it appears one of the preliminary steps is getting the home approved and inspected.

We are talking about preliminary notices (20 days in Cali) here which protect subs and material suppliers.

I show up with at least preliminary drawings and a description of the property.

In the past few months I picked up Brandon's preliminary book "Rental Property Investing" and this got started perfectly on my interest to become a real-estate investor.

Preliminary assumptions, use estimates.