I don't want that happening here until I can view the house myself after tenant vacates and I have the person I use to fix things present.

As I said before I do not disagree with advice like paying down “bad” debt; however, he seems to not like debt in and of itself which in my opinion runs counter to what many on BP and other forums would view as a useful and often necessary tool and method for accumulating wealth in real estate.  

Make a list of specific properties that are VERY similar to the property you're analyzing (similar SF, beds/bath, amenities, views, location, etc.).

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This creates a potential passive stream of income and a way to extend the lifespan of your coaching investment which seems awesome for your business model.Example: Ryan Serhant, advocates profit sharing (equity stakes) in deals that his coaches help close which takes you from coach to partner, and a model proven successful.Client View: Positioning yourself as a partner to their operation is a way for the client to understand your investment in their outcomes outside of the dollar signs involved, and shows them that you are coaching them in a way that provides long term success.

If you haven't personally been humbled by this business you should be more willing to listen to everyone's point of view, not only the cheerleaders. 

They won't be advertising "invest in this deal with 20% returns", but they will advertise their company, their track record, their view of the real estate market, etc.  

At least from the first position lenders point of view.

Thanks Tanner, I’m mostly interested in learning about construction so that when I view homes I have a general idea as to how much an imperfection, like a torn carpet, might cost.

In the end, it's however your personal bias will allow you to view and characterize the events of the past.