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.

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 am looking for some type of excell fill in the blanks spreadsheet to use to count # of windows, doors outlets etc and everything else os I don't overlook anything. looking for something I can easily carry around house on a clipboard and fill out with trying to flip through an entire book  of pages.

I use Excel + manual research.

Just read “30-Day Stay”, excellent book.  

It excels in guest communication, with highly customizable templates, smart scheduling rules, and even automated review responses.

As you build your knowledge and network, look into opportunities like house hacking or small multi-family properties, which are excellent for getting started with minimal upfront investment.

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Two excellent ones TAA and TAR.   

AirDNA doesn't have the best accuracy, but to me, it is excellent for getting a general idea of a market.