I do this for a couple reasons; 1. to give me an idea of the finish levels needed to provide an  accurate estimate, 2. yes to see if you know your business.  

I work closely with some who have been in the game a long time in the area on a professional level and am excited to see where this life brings me.

Hey Davon, A really good strategy I have seen people use is talk to them level headed and say "hey, I want to flip x amount of houses per year and most likely I'm going to need a plumber on every one of them.

Plan to renovate better than your competitors to rent or sell faster!  

The previous owner said that it was done when the house was leveled.    

What if interest rates climb back up from historic low levels?

If your property's market value has grown faster than the equalization ratio has accounted for over time, then you may take a hit. 

Here is the situation at a high level.  

Setup 1x1 coffee w/those that share a common interest in partnering.3) Syndication - if you lack time or just want to learn and make money sooner while you are working on your own DIY plan, if accredited, there are some great ways to get into this from a passive standpoint.4) Coaching - something to consider down the road to ramp faster, get exposed to deals and support a syndicator for profit.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/432/topics/30...

Is it generally faster to go in with partners to by more properties or try on your own.