I wouldn't mind taking a test, and actually, this wouldn't be a bad option for most people, as it would be a better indicator of whether they know what they are getting into, and whether they should be investing in anything risky at all.

As for targeting rents, I was handed a year’s worth of data on what other properties rented for.

They give you all the books and online access to the student materials and tests, DVD, Cram Exam student book.

This was an interesting practice since I discovered that I can get quite a bit of pretty accurate data from the web even before talking tot he seller.

You can use an air pressure test... that's what field service companies do.

>but that's just day 2.I will admit that I would pay 12K and check out a class just to use the software that pulls comps, within parameters, finds spreads and deals on the MLS, finds pre-foreclosures, foreclosures, generates contracts, houses contact data, sets up the market for you.It just makes life easier, and if I can do a few wholesale deals through it, then boom, it's been paid for.

If you want to send me the address, I'll look it up with my data accounts and see what I see.  

But, based on other data on the page, there's no reason to believe the house is worth any more than what it's listed for.

Test Ads??

Some tested their concept with a booth at the farmer's market before venturing into opening a restaurant, some taught at culinary arts schools, some created a restaurant/entertainment venue, some moved their business from a high rent area such as Portland's "The Pearl" to a more affordable rent area such as Vancouver's "Downtown" or "Uptown", some simply offered the city a cuisine that was not offered before.