I totally agree with "testing the waters" in a familiar area as far as self-managing, renovation oversight, etc. 

I have two questions.In doing my due diligence before the purchase, how can I ensure which tests/surveying options are required or not so that I do not overspend on those that are not necessary. 

Agree with the above for the technical and data part of the business.

We use airdna.co for our data, wholesale our deals, and have a well-known contractor + interior designer on our team.

Pro School really tested you and held you accountable; they wanted to make sure you passed the exam the first time.  

I was surprised when I read that and was just testing the BP community for other opinions. 

Her estimate has been the same as the bank's full appraisal, every time.Often time the appraiser doesn't know the area, so they'll rely heavily on comps and data online, which is what the desktop appraiser does.

You will have to study and take the NJ test once you receive the waiver.

Realtor.com's market data for the week ending May 1, 2021, shows that the median home price of all the listings increased by 15.4 percent over last year, notching the 38th consecutive week of double-digit price appreciation.

@Darshil Parikh If you want to see if tenants will pay a higher rent, I recommend testing a higher number for your first weekend on market.