I highly suggest working with an investor friendly agent so you don't buy in the wrong locations.I like the west side of Cleveland.

Purchase price: $35,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Sale price: $110,000 A fix-and-flip project purchased off-market from a tired landlord involved buying a distressed property with significant deferred maintenance.

The BRRRR strategy, which stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, focuses on long-term investment, while the Fix & Flip approach involves purchasing, renovating, and selling properties for a profit.Investing in Airbnb rentals presents a distinct set of challenges, requiring active management and a thorough understanding of local regulations, but it also has the potential for higher returns.Here is a concise overview of the advantages and disadvantages of each method:Fix & Flip:Pros.- Potential for quick profits - Enhances property value - - Adaptable to market trendsCons.- High risk - Time-intensive - Requires substantial capitalBRRRR:Pros.- Builds long-term wealth - Generates rental income - Increases equityCons.- Complex process - Requires financing - Dependent on market conditionsAirbnb:Pros.- Potential for higher returns - Flexible pricing - Short-term commitmentCons.- Requires active management - Subject to regulatory risks - Income can vary seasonallyI wish you the best in your new venture.

Sounds like this is a private money lender or a hard money lender.If you are getting funds from another source and relying on that to close, you should not put in the purchase agreement that you are buying with cash.

Buy your flips with soft created Paper secured by a flip you’d like to keep.  

I’m currently working towards getting my real estate license with a focus on helping investors buy 2-3 properties a month.

Make sure you buy it low enough to make it worth the trouble.

So, the chances of someone trying to find the TRUE below market deal in their “spare time” is not great.  40 years ago you could.

Since you're 6-12 months away from buying, use this time to build investor relationships, master deal analysis, and secure financing.

If you sold this property would you buy something in Arizona or would you continue to look for properties out of state?