But granted that is a select few people and maybe not representative of the whole market. 

You will need to research and select a market that fits your goals.   

What level of management did you select?

I have sent an inquiry to message select owners when I wanted to reach them.

Do you already have an agent selected?

It's NOT for the novice, it is unique, and very easy to loose a lot of $ first if jumping in blind. 

.), yet they are separated by the 101, making them a unique and cozy community.

They can take time with their search and be more selective about a property’s location and condition.

Even though I know the numbers well from my previous experience, I’m sure there are some unique challenges when it comes to flips—like managing renovations, timelines, and of course, staying on budget.For those of you who made the transition or started out flipping, what’s something you wish you knew before your first project?

You won't get cash flow while you live there, but you'll have a much larger selection to offer on, giving you higher chances of finding something that's actually a deal from an ROI standpoint.