I would check out the western suburbs in your search, plenty of flipping deals in places like Berwyn and Oak Park.

@Chip Marchandin order of most real estate-y to FI to general business:Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat by David Greene (RE)Real Estate Investing Gone Bad by Phil Pustejovsky (RE)Investing in Real Estate by Gary Eldred (RE)Quit Like a Millionaire by Kristy Shen (FI)Playing with FIRE by Scott Rieckens (FI)I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi (FI)The One Thing by Gary KellerAm I Being Too Subtle by Sam ZellShoe Dog by Phil KnightThe Big Short by Michael Lewis

Any investors/realestate agents have comments on investing in the North Oaks/Walnut Ridge or Pflugerville area?

I would like to invest in Oak Park, La Crescenta, San Fernando, The Valley and City Terrace areas and notice that some realtors specialize in selling certain neighborhoods.

Two years ago I purchased this beautiful three story 10 bedroom brick foursquare in the North End of Hagerstown, on a historic tree lined street (Oak Hill Ave).

Tenant has yet to move all their stuff out, but so far while giving tours I've noticed the following (based on my before pictures compared to how things are now, I took a few pics of damage while walking through so I could compare at home right now):-Bathroom counter has a thumbnail size chip in it, very noticeable and was not in before move in pictures. 

You need to find all the issues with the property prior to the due diligence expiration use them as bargaining chips.

Floors as mentioned is thin chip boards and rots through quickly.

With oak treads you now limit yourself on what will look decent as far as main floor flooring. 

I've seen many previous rentals that have chips, stains, and etched surfaces in the granite after a tenant moves out.