I have heard it said on the podcast that if I can find a deal, where the numbers look good, and then bring that to an investor, asking for help, that that is the ideal circumstance.

. $1500 property tax would be a $125/mo expense)- Ideally you want to be able to budget in an expense for property management (~8% monthly rent) but I found this didnt work for the numbers and I was willing to take it on myself so left it off my spreadsheetThe numbers are there to guide you in your expected cashflow and how much it will impact you if you're wrong will depend on your own personal situation.

You'll need a back up pump that ideally can pump the same volume of water as the main pump. 

Ideally all the units will eventually have the same paint, but you can also find mistints sometimes that are a lot less expensive.

My mom's stroke last week expedited me finishing here.

Ideally you would reach out to an accountant for advice specific to your situation.Additionally, you don't want to depreciate your tools you want to expense them. 

Ideally it would expire or require performance from the buyer by x date but not necessarily.

Each of us differ in our ideal target (SF, MF 2-5 unit, HUD) I am looking to network with PM, contractors, agents, and lenders to build resources and connections.

Ideally, I would like to become a real estate investor and am wondering what amount of cash on hand I should aim to have before investing.

Here's a construct for how to go about this: * Location* Cash Flow* Property Type* Property Condition* CompsLocation: Decide on a market, neighborhoods within that market, and specific hyper-local factors.An ideal market for many new investors might be one within an hour's drive of home, a place that offers a reasonable blend of long-term appreciation potential in the investor's opinion, while also offering acceptable cash flow opportunities on average.