I think there was a link on this site (can't remember if it was in a post or somewhere else) that led me to a page where a guy reviewed all the gurus' materials.

This is not a marketing ploy as you get some solid course material and this is the BEST method for getting the Newbie REI up and running with this material quickly.

Classes make me focus and I get through the material MUCH faster.

You can read more about this in the books listed under the "Education" tab, in "Materials and Resources" here on Bigger Pockets!

Materials were all under $10 sqft

Shout out to @Brandon Turner and his wife for the great book and added materials!

I just finished BP podcast ep. 48 and the guest gave a lot of good advice, but one piece he gave that stuck out is that he buys durable materials that aren't just "trendy".

That's an overlooked factor . i dont know how skilled is reglazing , but if it needs more skill , then I tend to stay away , I always look for things that are easier to do for any one , almost DIY level . even if the materials are more expensive .

If you contact a foundation repair company they have a material that they inject under the concrete that will raise it up even, then you just have a minor cement repair that can be masked with a rough finish on the entire porch.Or remove it and put in a wood porch.

Do hard money lenders take on a property that is in a state of repair such as this one, or should I seek out external investors?