The items in blue are calculated based on the other data.I took some sorta educated guesses for things like yearly increases in taxes, rent, expenses, insurance, and appreciation.

Hello BiggerPockets people,I am looking for some advice and help trying to find a education course.

That's harder and more time consuming.I have not taken her class, but I've listened to some of her podcasts and read some of her stuff and while perhaps a little expensive looks like excellent info for Florida... https://www.facebook.com/QueenOfTaxDeeds/ I'm sure there are others who charge more and know less.I would probably not invest education money in any of the nationwide type gurus that come through town teaching tax lien investing. 

If property owners are not using an architect at this stage, are they simply making a submission based on an educated guess as to how much it will cost to provide the space needed?   

Get more educated my friend.

Since you are just getting started, I would  invest some time in education.

Hey Everybody, Has anyone taken the broker license course through http://www.illinoisrealtors.org/education/ or https://www.realestateexpress.com/real-estate-license/illinois/.

I would focus my time educating myself in the investment strategy you are going to execute as an investor.

Your best option is to explain your situation in great detail and even then, your responses will be split as to which way you should go.One thing I will mention is that once you become a powerhouse with the number of units you have, you may have more leverage over the banks. 

I have listened to the podcasts, read blogs, followed forums to help educate myself on the market trends.