I have done the analysis with judicious estimates, but I would love to see real numbers if possible. 

We are currently bidding constantly on these kinds of projects.

Were you able to complete the project?

That's good.You should also allow for vacancy in your revenue projections.  

I think it is best you start by investing in your "backyard" in an area close to your home so you can closely monitor project progress while learning the ropes.   

At some point, you'll have to replace roofs/water heaters/ furnace/ AC coil/ upgrade kitchen and baths and the rental income needs to be able to support it.Property analysis should include PM.

I would never trust a property manager/contractor to supervise a rehab project while I was not around to check in on them every now again.

One angle would be to tell them your doing a summer project about mentors and would like to shadow them for a couple of days a week for school.  

@Ben Skipworth, unfortunately, I got focused on a different project and missed out on this one!

Hey BP,My goal is to hear some advice and/or pointers on what has worked for people with experience in what their advice is.Background:I'm a Carpenter in Northern California working for a General Contractor totaling 40Hrs-60hrs a week My current work is mainly Tenant Improvements/Remodels, In the past I've done custom homes as well.I'm sole provider at the moment for my family and am saving what I can though it probably wont be significant for InvestingIssues (oppurtunities):Dont have much capital 5000-10,000 - Saving about 500 a month Dont have GC license yet - Will have GC license in November 2017Will have Construction Project Management Cert early 2018 (March)I'm looking to be proactive and find an oppurtunity to enter real estate investing with a sustainable stratgegy.Current thoughts:- I can work full time and get jobs on the side to add to capital power - wholesale remotly, with savings?