Probably something simple requiring either a adjustment or instructing them on proper use.Tell them you will take a look next time you are at the property.

Trying to come up with guesstimates on what I'm looking at with labor and possible material costs psf for simple and basic designs.

I encourage you to post your analyses and welcome criticism because you'll pick up a lot from those who argue and tell you you're wrong so don't let that get you down.

I am out the door by 7:00 AM and usually home from work and picking up my daughter from school around 5:30 - 6 PM.

Regarding to the books and materials, just pick and read.

It's a really GREAT Book but will NEVER be on the Best Seller's list.What normally is on the Best Seller's list is books with very little Math or Math that is very simple.

Well, BP is my favorite (and now there's also BP Money), but I also subscribe to:"Real Estate Investing Mastery Podcast"  -Joe McCall/Alex Joungblood (fellow STL investors)"Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate" -Rod Khleif"Real Estate Investing For Cash Flow" - Kevin Bupp"Simple Passive Cashflow Podcast"  -Lane Kawaoka"Rich Dad Radio Show"  -Robert Kiyosaki"The Real Estate Guys Radio Show""The Flip Empire Show" - Alex Pardo"Jocko Podcast" - Jocko Willinkand of course...

That is how I started working full time and picking these up one at a time.

Starting the process itself is simple, application and some documentation.

She loves going to garage sales to pick up good quality furniture.