is it likely that a brand new investor will cash flow by buying in a market they don't know, because someone on the internet told them to, and so they buy the first property they see on Zillow? 

also many HOA dues also pay for some utilities (water, internet, pest). you start adding up all those costs to pay on your own, you may end up paying more than the HOA costs.

Seek for mentors in your area or participate in internet forums to network with seasoned investors.Keep in mind that developing competence takes time, and by demonstrating curiosity at an early age, you've already made great progress.

Additionally, we cover the costs of internet service, as well as landscape and yard maintenance.

Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.

A lot of important questions, and you are looking for tips from the internet.  

Does one have better internet or phone reception? 

Electric, property taxes, vehicles, internet, phones, water hoses, wheel barrows even, etc.5. 

Deduct property taxes, electric, internet or cable, lawn care, etc.7.  

Quote from @Bill Brandt: thanks for the clarification, the parcels being sold are "better than average" the parcels being sold are on a private lane,  with mountain views,  have natural gas,  electric, fiber internet, and cell phone service available.