The balanced owed on the property is about 97K. 

With regard to renovations, I always suggest taking incremental steps to bigger renovations or partnering with someone who has already done a renovation at that level.I've been known to just go for the big rehabs for my personal investments here in Chicago , and during that process, it's always more stressful than it needs to be...As far as navigating the competition, I've found the best thing I can do is get EXTREMELY CLEAR  on what I am looking for; then I am confident pulling the trigger quicky. 

I'm just presenting an alternative perspective.

If it's in the restricted zone (within 31 miles of the coast or 62 miles from an international border, you have the choice between using a bank trust and paying the fees mentioned above or using a Mexican corporation and bearing the costs of establishing and maintaining  the corporation.

Do I just keep lender placed insurance and have my buyer get their own with me as the mortgagee?

His book is next on my list; just looking for ways to actively do something (and to your point, relevant to the market I’m looking at).

I just checked all my properties and they are still showing up in chronological order.

I just wanted to get confirmation from the pros.

You can look on websites like https://www.corporatehousingbyowner.com/search/United-States... and https://www.furnishedfinder.com to see what similar houses are rented for.

The trick is just not forgetting something.Hope this helps!