And are there already trained va's to help me get properties in an excell spread sheet so I can pick and chose the properties I want to go after after I give them my criteria? 

But, here a are a few:- have a lease break fee spelled out- have as many fees/penalties spelled out as possible- be clear about pet polices and penalties- be clear about when people are allowed to be added to the lease

@Seth Excellent Yes, please!

I knew he had not paid a pet deposit.

Step 1: Pull the Core Property Info (5 mins)I grab the listing from the MLS, Zillow or Redfin and jot down:Asking priceEstimated market rent (cross-check Rentometer + Craigslist/Zillow comps)Taxes, insurance, HOA (if any)Square footage and condition (rough rehab estimate)Year built, bed/baths, lot size💡 Pro tip: Bookmark a few rent comp tools and create a deal template in Excel or Google Sheets to speed this up.Step 2: Estimate Income & Expenses (10 mins)Income:Monthly Rent: Estimate conservatively.Other income: Laundry, pet rent, storage?

In the past I've created my own excel spreadsheets using zillow/ NAR data for median sales price per square foot by zip code or county in my market.

"Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat" by David Greene: This book demystifies the BRRRR method, which is excellent for systematic portfolio building.Local REIAs (Real Estate Investor Associations): These associations are great for networking, attending meetups, and gaining insights into local market intelligence.

We received excellent feedback and had numerous showings, but only one offer that didn’t turn out to be serious, so nothing materialized.

I want to be as proficient as possible, as the topic is so incredibly complex, and so I'm curious if there are any excellent books anyone recommends for a crash course on the intricacies of commercial rei.

I’ve: Organized charity events and managed logistics end-to-endCoordinated tutoring across 5+ academic subjects for hundreds of studentsWorked extensively with Excel for over 4 yearsLearned quickly in fast-paced academic and clinical environments  I’m confident I can be a valuable asset—whether helping with lead management, research, spreadsheets, operations, or client communications.