Find a rockstar agent - through BiggerPockets, Meetups, internet search and referrals you can find a realtor that regularly work with off-market distressed property.

Once you determine that, start looking for a rockstar team (start with an agent). 

Put in some Astroturf and river rock to make the small space more inviting and cozy What was the outcome?

Lazy River, water slides, gym, restaurant/ bar, etc).Themed rooms - make the bedrooms attractive by theming them with characters (Disney, Harry Potter, Star Wars, etc).Games Room - these are often located in a garage conversion or a left area.  

We believe the property could have been appraised for ~$115k (new medal roof, new HVAC, floors, fixtures, new sheet rock throughout).

Co-Star is an amazing platform for data, but it is costly.

Using the big banks such as BofA, Wells, Etc can put you at a slight disadvantage if you don't have a rock solid credit score, and a long history with them, while you're getting started."

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

You will need to get a local, rockstar Realtor, contractor, lender, and property manager.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.