I just want to always be honing my method of calculating numbers because that is the hardest, most subjective and most critical part of the deal.Any advice would be appreciated.

If your roofer can tell that the pitched portion of the roof has 8 layers on it, I would think he should have been able to do the same for the flat portion using the same methods, unless this area had no exterior edges because of where it was positioned on the roof.

I am looking for any tips, methods, or other that may help me become skilled in the area of determining the ARV of a property. 

What is a "flip an hold" either someone has given a name to (an) old method(s) or you're getting things mixed up. 

This seems like a non-conventional method, but if they do the trick, I think it's an awesome idea.  

I don't think my current method of paying my handyman an $85 trip charge is cost effective. 

I work with residential, commercial, and government, I never charged anyone for estimates, some take me plus an architect 3 days to complete.For the investors reading this, please note different contractors have different rules, regulations, and methods on how to run their business.

The BRRRR method sounds great but it would be slow going if every purchase had to be seasoned before the 4th R.I'll keep posting as this progresses - even if it's embarrassing!

I'd like to get a second job or find employment on the beach where the money is better, but with no car of my own, I'm stuck.

My other option is to keep my full time job and build my portfolio on the side until I can replace my employment income.