To share some numbers- I bought one in 2022 for $230k (I went over asking and that was a mistake), but got 28k in repairs paid for by the seller and then I put another $42k into it for upgrades.

The buyers need (not request) a full 5%-6% seller assist and become complete menaces and eat into your margins with lengthy repair addendums following inspections. 

., repairs, maintenance, insurance) associated with a rental property.

Who is paying rent, who's always late, who's calling for what repairs. 

Like most states, Georgia gives you the legal right to enter for inspections, repairs, or showings.

Being more handy around a property to do some of the minor repairs yourself3.

You are paying the tenants about $5K a year to live there (plus repairs). 

Then it will go to tax sale and typically back to the county.The mortgage company could try and repair the property to protect their asset but it depends.

For flipping, I focus on the after-repair value (ARV), renovation costs, and potential profit margins—usually aiming for a 20-25% return after all expenses.

Is there anything I can do, the home is valued at $356,000 however it needs some repairs so personally, I'd put it closer to $290,000 to $300,000.