Mike - Fortunately, the vast majority of SDIRA's do have the proper language and provisions allowing you, the beneficiary, to manage and hire the proper professionals. 

Any insight on the quality of finish I should do given BRRRR vs flip quality of paint/hardware/bathroom/kitchen are vastly different?

Of course there are exceptions but do you really think the vast majority of those paying for these courses are successful? 

The vast majority of sub-$100k properties are traps.

They were my major competitor.

Does the area offer C and C+ Amenities such as clean, physicaly safe fast foods, a major chain supermarket, etc....

Using my excel spreadsheet I've been able to play around with the numbers and figure out what I'm willing to pay, but the difference is so vast I don't know what's considered a fair initial offer or what's considered an insulting low ball. 

Real Estate Investing can be very lucrative, but it is not a get rich quick scheme (at least for the vast majority of people).

That 'help', however, can come in many different forms so don't be fooled by the shiny objects and vast promises.All the best!

I think AI will have a big transformative impact long-term but that these “AI thought leaders” of today have vastly over-hyped it and caused a big bubble.