I'm a member of the major real estate investing clubs in Houston and I've spent plenty of money on my license and education for my business, not to mention seminars.

To give you some context, I'm currently building my team and would just like to know of any "major" questions that should be at the forefront of my mind during our initial consultations. 

You get to share expenses...When you need a major improvement (like a roof or parking lot) you get to split the cost with like a hundred neighbors.

@Agbora Naanee Are you familiar with the two major real estate investor groups in the Portland area?

Depending on the age of the plumbing in place, you'll end up with more dependable trouble-free plumbing that should last for fifteen or twenty years with no major repairs.

We are supported by two major educational institutions. 

I've cam up with a $280k ARV because to properties on the street and block sold 7 months ago for just of $300K same style, rooms and similar sqft, only major difference is the house I might be possibly rehabbing has only 1 bathroom and the rest that sold for just over 300k has 2 bathrooms.

I found comps and the numbers pencil out nicely, if there are no major structural issues.It's an old building and the listing agent, who I trust, says that there are no major structural issues.

If a turnkey provider avg rehab is not $20,000 to $30,000, then major deferred maintenance is not being addressed.  

I would add though what he did do that separates him from the vast majority of others is he actually took action.He obviously spent time learning what he needed to know, assembled a meager amount of capital (for real estate) and then went out and started taking numbers and kicking butt.And then he repeated that over and over.