I've been stuck on trying to analyze and find deals but it gets very complicated trying to understand how to analyze a great deal for me.Well, IMO you need to take another look at your goals.....You want to retire by replacing your W2 income in 4 years?

Take up the floor from inside the house and excavate the clay and replace it with something sandier that percolates better.

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We help our clients:1) Find a fixer-upper to buy2) We get bids3) Negotiate a Scope Of Work with the owner using "Maintain to the Neighborhood" to avoid over-improving, but understanding we will have to pass city Rental Inspection to avoid being a slumlord.4) Provide multiple jobsite videos to show progress and document WHAT was done and the QUALITY.5) Handle passing city Rental Inspection6) Find a tenant with a Replacement Guarantee per Class7) Assist with refinance, so client can repeatSo, why you looking OOS again?

One tip is that is a very tough state for flipping/investing too because of tough laws against lenders if needing to foreclose, just something to watch out for

Can anyone give me tips on what I can do here? 

Looking forward to connecting with others who can provide guidance, tips, or even potential partnerships as I dive into this exciting field!

Consider that a few big expenses (ie. roofs, HVACs, etc) are often taken care of for a little while, since they are replaced as part of the reno in a few of these example properties.Thank you all in advance! 

Ended up with negative cash flow due to replacing an air conditioner. 

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