Nobody should look at them as any form of training or education as a lot of things/steps are left out of the shows.Mostly, the critical tasks needed to be successful in flipping aren’t shown:- how to find properties- how to determine ARV- how to determine the budget NEEDED to rehab the house to meet that ARV- carrying and closing costs- TIME!!!!!

@Alexander Nason - it may also be worthwhile looking at a Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation mortgage: https://www.fanniemae.com/content/fact_sheet/homes...Homestyle loans require a higher down payment for 2-4units and loan limits aren't as high as FHA in some areas, but I think this could be a better option long term if you can figure out the remaining down payment:No upfront mortgage insurance premium (1.75% on FHA)Cancelable mortgage insurance (once you reach 22% equity) We bought our 4-plex with an FHA loan and it has been incredible - 3.25% interest rate and 3.5% down on $700k would be really challenging outside of FHA, but my mortgage insurance is almost $600/mo. 

Unfortunately I live in southern Alabama, so basements aren’t common here because of the water table.

If you offer it at list or above, you may have all your investors just wait for it to go back on the market if you aren't able to close the deal. 

It will be incredibly useful to have the knowledge you are learning right now, as you will be able to apply it to your flips, and ensure your contractor(s) aren't peeing on your back and telling you it is raining.

It's difficult to research cost of concrete, earthwork, accessibility and quantities of workforce that are so detrimental to their region.

Are there any cities in CA that are reasonably affordable that aren't in C- neighborhoods?

Just make sure the numbers work, and you aren't trusting the person who showed you the deal or brought it to you completely.

That photo is from a newly renovated house here in Atlanta, that was just listed.So, obviously there are some rehabbers that think they're adding a gteat feature, but aren't thinking it through.

I don't know about Edmonds, but there aren't many face to face meetings where I'm at.