If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

You may recoup the money, but there's also a good chance you'll lose some.

But I know it would make a good MTR, and managing it from next door would be easy peasy.  

I'm pretty good about logging into Pricelabs several times a week but I'm still looking for more.

It's not difficult (shouldn't take long) to get flood insurance quotes (NFIP & private) if you work with a good agent.

Welcome to BiggerPockets Tara and good luck investing!

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

Good evening BP world,I am looking to make some contacts, specifically RE agents and hands-on investors in the phoenix area, in order to start acquiring some value add SFH investment properties.

@Travis HillAlso to your point on driving around I’m a big believer in grading the street within the neighborhood.The neighborhood may be an A but if the streets a C - it might not be a good flip opportunity but a good rental

Title companies are not going to accept Bitcoin as good funds at this time.