1) Investor Strategy & Goals

• Cash flow vs appreciation vs equity growth
• Short-term vs long-term holds
• Defining your buy box (property type, area, budget)

2) Financing Options & Structure

• A lenders, B lenders, private lending (when each makes sense)
• Down payment expectations and qualification basics
• Corporations, joint ventures, and ownership considerations

3) Deal Analysis (The Numbers)

• Cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and ROI basics
• Expense checklist: taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, vacancies
• Rent comps and conservative underwriting

4) Due Diligence & Risk Management

• Property inspection + red flags
• Title, zoning, permits, and legal checks
• Tenant considerations and rental compliance basics

5) Offer Strategy & Negotiation

• Conditions, timelines, and deposit strategy
• How to negotiate repairs, credits, and pricing
• Protecting your downside while staying competitive

6) Execution: Renovations, Tenants, and Operations

• Renovation budgeting and ROI thinking
• Tenant screening fundamentals
• Systems for maintenance, bookkeeping, and scaling

7) Exit Plans & Scaling Your Portfolio

• Refinance, sell, hold, or reposition strategies
• When to use HELOCs / refinancing for growth
• Portfolio reviews and market timing fundamentals