There are many techniques to this.

I plan to enroll in the Interactive Media Design program there in which I'll learn marketing and design techniques that I plan to apply to real estate investing.

I'm hoping that the new fracking techniques make the area more competitive, resulting in less fluctuations in the job market, but we'll see. 

Would love to connect and discuss other habits and techniques I use for motivation etc.

I used that argument with a lot of techniques from “never split the difference” by Chriss Voss to convince (now she thinks it’s her idea) my girl to purse house hacking with me.

They're willing to deal with making multiple offers to buy something, bargaining, walking away and coming back later, all kinds of negotiating techniques. 

I’ve used this  technique often and works like a charm.  

I have implemented these techniques and the tenant becomes more engaged in the property and builds a relationship with me during the process. 

Now if your father has an actual business, I don't see why you wouldn't want to work for him for a few years, learn some property remodel techniques which will likely help you over the long run, and potentially make a bit more than you might otherwise.

It's a good tool when used in combination with other rent comp techniques and sources.