As of March 2024, this is what I've learned: --> He states he only enters into deals that are projected to earn no less than 25% return, and says he's averaging about 36% return on property investments. 

Are you getting estimates in DD to decide?

I need to know the avg cost involved more or less so that I might add that to my argument.

Also, always be careful with very long-term residents that are far below market rent, it's very possible there are issues they live with and don't say anything about because they've been there so long and they know their rent is cheap.

If the returns you can expect in that market don't make sense for what you are looking for put more down to make it break even/ cashflow or look in another market where you can find that

So you are literally losing one month’s interest. 

Here are a few simple and free ways to learn: Go to real estate meetup groups, attend open houses and speak with the agent there, inspect FSBOs (for sale by owner), walk your area, and speak to people tending their yards.The idea is to engage with other people and ask, Ask, ASK questions about their experience with the local market.Some other ideas: find a home inspector who will let you tag along in a property inspection, and absorb what they are looking at and why.Your mindset and enthusiasm for learning about real estate will open many doors for you.Good Luck!

Every lead source that sends you leads without vetting them is warm garbage now.

If you are still working there, you can ask the plan administrator if you qualify for an in-service transfer.  

If you are just refinancing, you would be fine.