The primary reason why we don't believe the course is worth the cost is because you only have access to the private FB group for 90 days.

Seller is paying $5,000 of closing costs and a $5000 credit towards a contractor for repairs found during inspection.Here is the part that is bothering me...

As far as the cost segregation study goes - yes, you can absolutely do a cost segregation study on a new build.

I am unsure if they are a good investment, but I am leaning towards yes, I don't have anyone around me to ask so I decided to come here.House 1. rents for $825/m the loan will cost me $13,000 as a down payment and $6,000 closing costs, and should cash flow approx $275/m after mortgage payment are made.House 2. rents for $600/m the loan will cost me $13,000 as a down payment and $6,000 closing costs, and should cash flow approx $50/m after mortgage payment are made. 

I am very eager to start taking action and learning but live in a high cost of living market (Boston) currently and for several reasons (need to save more, move to lower cost of living place etc.) will not be able to start for at least 1.5 years. 

How much will it cost to get me the licenses?

If not, do you know someone that can manage it for you and is there enough money available to cover their costs?

You need to get a clear understanding of the cost to repair, if it can even be repaired.

Negatives are that there is an additional cost for me and if the tenant doesn't pay the water bill, i would end up with a potentially large bill at some point. 

There are a few reasons for this: 1) They are costly and the Exchange intermediary may require a whole host of inspections including environmental reports etc and 2) One has to come up with the cash to buy the new property without getting the equity out of the first property - not everyone can do that - add in having to get a loan while still being obligated to the loan on the “sale” property.