Solar is still too-new of a technology.

But being long-distance investors (first time, no less) we are trying to leverage technology; I was hoping you all could help us build our team in order to enable us to reach our goals.Goals: We are looking to complete two flips within the next 12 months, and eventually grow that to four flips a year.

The other part that worries me, is that banks appear to love the idea of crypto technology and are working hard to design their own.

You may want to check with Foremost and American Modern.

All the nearby comps are renovated in a modern clean style with wood floors and updated kitchens/bathrooms. 

Marvin is one of the top window mfr for residential. https://blog.marvin.com/2017/06/27/vinyl-vs-aluminum-vs-fiberglass-not-all-materials-are-created-equal/https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/window-types-and-technologies

Floors aren't creaky, modern plumbing and electric, steel beams stabilizing the ground floor (as viewed from dirt crawlspace).

I would make sure the units have modern appliances including dishwashers and modern color schemes.

I feel both the greater Reno and Salt Lake area have small plots of land that new modern awesome looking apartments could be built on. 

The wrapping itself doesn't degrade, it offers no clues or warnings about what's happening unless you look very closely.With typical modern double-sash vinyl replacement windows, maintenance on wooden exterior window trim goes from being difficult to routine -- you take out the sashes from the inside and work on the wood.