They will tell you the potential.  

This property had significant potential for value enhancement due to its location and condition.

It’s clear you had a sharp eye for opportunity with this duplex, especially given the prime location and potential for adding value through additional bedrooms.

The deals are really so sparse that you can sit and wait and wait and wait for the right deal in a specific neighborhood or you can look at all potential deals across the Metroplex and beyond.  

Do you have any other tips on "the live" in flip potential in LA? 

Do certain properties need upgrades in order to maximize rent potential?

If I had an MTR at hit 90% I would potentially raise depending on the market but likely keep as is. 

I completed an internship in commercial real estate, and I also attended a couple of local REIA meetings/networking events before moving to Northern VA.I was able to narrow down potential strategies, and I figured both BRRR as well as wholesaling don't seem to be the best strategies for me.

My goals are small multifamily to financial freedom with potential to scale to large multifamily for great success.

I understand Vermont has slightly more stringent regulations to contend with but it would also be closer for us geographically and thus potentially easier to manage.