Any chance you have a link to them? 

The cash flow improves quickly, but the cash flow is so negative on retail purchases that it will take years to reach cash neutral.  

She paid us up front for 12 months of rent & then paid herself each month & at the end of year 1 she paid us for another 12 months...she did this until her credit improved. 

Honestly...you have about a 10% chance of collecting any money.

For example, if you buy a home for 100k, and then improve the property and now it is worth 200k. 

If there is a high interest, cash flowing investment, 90% chance I already have money invested, so I did not see the need to pay for the coaching.  

This gives you a foundation for making a fair offer.Secure Financing: Be prepared to show you’re a serious buyer with funding lined up, whether through cash, traditional financing, or a creative option like seller financing.Have a Strategy for Repairs or Development: If the property is distressed, outline how you’ll handle improvements to bring it back to productive use.

So, only chance in hell it has is via the BIGGEST action of it's kind EVER in US history, with coordination between the insurance carriers, and home owners.

Looking for some guidance to better my chances of success. 

There are a couple of unique tax laws to real estate investors - 1031 exchange, bonus depreciation on certain improvements, Qualified Opportunity Zones, real estate professional status, etc.Make sure that the accountant you interview to understand the above concepts.best of luck!