The exact 8-week plan from “I’m stuck” to submitting offers confidently. Week 1: Investor mindset + goals + deal criteria Week 2: Deal types + neighborhoods + red flags Week 3: Numbers: MAO, rehab, holding costs, exit strategy Week 4: Financing basics (W-2 advantage, pre-approval checklist) Week 5: Building your team (agent/lender/GC/inspector) Week 6: Offers + negotiation checklist Week 7: Escrow fundamentals + inspections + contingencies Week 8: Rehab execution basics + resale/rent readiness

Learn to analyze deals fast and avoid expensive mistakes. Lessons: The 5 numbers that matter MAO formula + quick math Rehab budgeting: beginner vs realistic Holding costs + timeline planning Exit strategies: flip vs buy-and-hold Risk checklist (permits, tenants, location, insurance) Case study walkthrough (sample deal)

Download templates and learn exactly how to use each. Lessons: Deal Analyzer (template + walkthrough) Rehab Budget template (line items that people miss) Contractor checklist (screening + bid comparison) Rehab timeline template (avoid delays) Offer checklist (clean offers win) Due diligence checklist (protect yourself)

Organized replays so members can learn by watching real deals get reviewed. Lessons (organized as folders): Deal Reviews (by property type) Rehab & contractor issues Financing scenarios “What went wrong” case studies Q&A greatest hits

Learn the funding options that match W-2 investors and first-time deals. Lessons: W-2 advantage: what lenders look for Conventional vs DSCR (high-level) Hard money basics Private money basics Funding checklist + docs needed How to choose the right option for your strategy

The “don’t lose money” classroom—red flags, compliance, and avoiding disasters. Lessons: Permit + violation basics Tenant-occupied risk checklist Insurance realities + what to verify Contractor risk: how deals get blown up Due diligence: what to check before you buy The “no-go” list (when to walk away)

The IX Deal-Ready Certification is the final milestone for members who are ready to prove real investor readiness. This advanced module is designed to validate your ability to analyze deals, think strategically, communicate opportunities clearly, and execute with confidence. More than a course, it is the final standard for members who want to be recognized as serious, capable, and ready to operate at a higher level within Infinite Exchange.