You did not show us a picture that would effect the rental or sell value based on curb appeal and interior shape.  

First of all, you have a power of work to create an effective buyers' list.

Sales and marketing will greatly effect your business sucess.  

IMO, a good property inspector is one of the most cost effective risk mitigating factors in all of REI...it's a no-brainer for me.

I have a question for the community: How do you learn effectively? 

I wouldn't want a domino effect from one going wrong.

When they ask when you want it to take effect, say today.  

We ended up effectively using that new equity to purchase a new turnkey property via a blanket loan against both properties.

I evaluate deals for a few hours a day for a local, seasoned investor in the area, but that is not the big payout I was hoping for when I decided that Real Estate was the avenue I wanted to go.Does anyone have any recommendations or advice for how I might educate myself more quickly or more effectively?

If you don't have the money to market effectively, you are going to have to hustle.