The amount I will contribute will be way under $18k, so I only have to use the employee contribution component.  

You might ask a realtor friend to run a quick CMA (comp) on the property.But, let's assume the tax appraisal is accurate.

It's a Real Estate Investing education company with an optional direct marketing component.  

I like seeing my actual workbook, my contracts, my cds on my desk or table..Something about seeing them helps me to keep going.Perhaps we could make a forum thread on this: what are the best complete and cheapest HOME Study Courses and by price and components and the following topics: wholesaling, seller financing terms, rentals, and rehabbing (fix to flip, fix to hold, BRRRR).

That being said, there are many components of a facility that can be depreciated faster (Fixtures, equipment, parking lots etc).

When it comes down to it, only take on those things you feel comfortable with approaching; yes, push your skills, but not at the detriment of losing any type of equity/value in your home upon rehab completion.

In general, the ongoing maintenance costs of all these components are more dependent on age than location.

The information they offer should only be used as one component in your arsenal.

It's a large house, 2500sqft, that we are looking to flip.The inspector we hired didn't mention any major components or structural damage, but a lot of cosmetic repairs such as paint, drywall, small electrical work, doors, flooring, etc.We would like to get a bid in the next week (by Thanksgiving) for a remodel.

I too like the multiple components of wealth growth from buy/hold real estate....but I admittedly like the 8% appreciation in Denver now.I think there are many REI on BP that are long time and hate too much equity in the property that returns small yield....but, we are a collection on the spectrum of everything from zero debt to 100% leverage.So, you like to own the "future scraper lot".