Minor tweaks to the assumptions can cause wild variations in the calculated returns.The proforma is NOT God.If one steps backs and considers the notion any of us have a solid accurate idea what the world national local economy or interest rates or the real estate market in general will be like in 5 to 10 to 15 years are a heck of a lot smarter than I. 

I started on my own and learned everything by asking more experienced mentors and modeling my practices after them with trial and error.I would also network with other small business owners in your area as they understand business and will help you if you go out of your way to help them.Additionally, I would start writing content or creating videos about real estate in your area so people can see that you are a subject area expert and over time they will decide to work with you.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

There was a time in my 20's that I enjoyed being near all of the lights, sirens, and and amenities that a major metro provides but as you age you start to understand that it's really over rated.I grew up in small town Kansas and have lived in some big cities after I graduated college.

I use his calculators constantly, and his advice has helped me get a deeper understanding of sourcing contractors, building out systems, analyzing deals, development, etc.

I'd like to figure out and understand the easiest way they could do that (and learn for myself for the future when I am in the position to lend to others).

I understand if funds are not available it is easy get blinded by what saves the most, but if multiple people are telling you that it is a bad idea mostly likely is because they have learned that most of the times or never, saving in the short-term doesn't payoff.

I have even wrapped a wrap of a wrap of a wrap.You need education, disclosure and understanding by the parties involved. 

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

However, I understand the dynamics of Section and and low income areas.