That's already happening on the edge of professional research, but will spread over the next decades.I also think Skynet is going to happen in some form.

As that will at least help folks that you reach out to know that you are a real person, with a picture and professional bio.

The cost of a course?

Best way to determine values of a property is price per sqft on similar year and style properties and of course that varies per condition but it is the quickest way i found to price things.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Would attending a real estate school or taking specific courses be beneficial in understanding the fundamentals?

Quote from @Randall Jones: The professionals have already been doing this.

Of course, when you extort so much money from your clients, you can afford to constantly go on vacation.

Finding financing and deals is not the area where I'm struggling getting started the most, but it's whether I need to seek out a professional contractor to hire and do the rehab or take the time and effort myself and do the cosmetic work/repairs the home needs.

Of course not.