I have an undergrad degree in Econ and an MBA in Finance.

For experienced groups that have done enough projects to be able to somewhat accurately forecast forward revenue/NOI they can make offers based on speculation with a degree more of confidence compared to a group that has only done a deal or two or no deals at all. 

We've gotten 2 deals (where there was competition) so far this year on around six offers and 20-30 properties we analyzed in varying degrees of detail.

Buy everywhere ( to some degree ) its all about pricing. 

I rehab my rentals to a certain degree, I know what to rehab and what is more time/cost-efficient to sub out.

You are already under contract so to some degree its a moot point,  but you might be able to get some feel for how they will react before you have to deal with it.   

I have associate degree in science and engineering.

Because you make money flipping property, that exploits the discrepancies between the lows and highs within a range for profit, you understand this.Last thing to consider before I rant about lender's policy, is that the first appraiser performed an appraisal using a hypothetical condition that you would improve the property to a specific/certain degree.

Unless there is 100k plus in equity, I would move on unless I could get everyone on boardWith wife 1- Their divorce degree would outline who was awarded the house. 

You do need to educate yourself on the space and the market but degree is not required.