Here is the process I recommend for learning how to estimate rehab costs:#1 Read the Book on Estimating Rehab CostsJScott's 'The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs' is a great resource for new rehabbers to learn how to Estimate Repair Costs on 25 common rehab repairs.https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/the-complete-g...#2 Explore Lowes and Home Depot to Learn About Material PricingTake a tour through Lowes and Home Depot (or their websites) and look at finishes materials and fixtures that you will consider using in your rehab projects.

Being billingual is a big plus tooAmerica is a bit different since everyone has a different ethnic background and foreigners are as common as the air we breathe.

I don’t want to start making plans (or worse spend the money) for them to come back and say it was an accounting error and I have to send it back.

Properties with in-law suites aren't the most common type so you may have to find a place with a finished/unfinished basement and do a build out.

For sake of complete transparency, in Maryland I completed the classes online, joined Coldwell Banker and I am a member of the National Association of Realtor which I recommend:Real estate courses = $225 (PDI Training - one time)License fee = $91 (every 2 years)Realtor association fee = $721 (annual)Coldwell Banker Error & Omission insurance = $765 (annual)MLS initiation fee = $250 (one time)MLS fee = $492 (annual, paid in quarterly due)Sentrilock access card fee = $169 (annual)TOTAL - $2,709.This will vary by state of course, and by brokerage.You'll have some continued education costs as well to keep your license active.

With listening devices, security devices and cameras present in many homes these days, it's getting more and more common for sellers to surveil their property during showings and open houses.Have you ever said (or done) anything during a showing that would embarrass you, or give the seller an unfair negotiating advantage?

If you had asbestos covered pipes there's no other way of going around it, especially if it's a common area like the basement where tenants go for laundry, etc. 

One thing that should be common for all realtors is to look for networking opportunities within your company because that’s really the best and most efficient way to make connections when you’re first getting started.I think eXp realty provides an incredible opportunity for new agents to network.

I do feel I jumped the gun on the offer, not having all the information, however, I feel that this type of calculation 'guesswork' is common - especially when dealing with owner paid utilities (which is almost all that is available in my area in my cost range).

I would ask the builder to sign a specific agreement that upon termination of lease all damages occurring during the lease (if any) will be repaired by the builder.Builders commonly use workers for their projects who are coming from outside the area.