Your specific variable expense assumptions are wrong, BUT you stumbled into them being correct overall.Also, you are approaching this correctly - entering in the numbers to generate a purchase price that meets your metrics:)

Any tips or advise would be great!

It’s never as simple as it first appears, which is why we always advise our clients to let the math guide the choice.

That said, there are specific contractors who like working with investors since they can avoid the hassle of working on occupied homes.

My name is Christian and I'm excited to be here as I start on my journey into real estate wholesaling, specifically in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

That means clearly calling out 4+ awesome amenities they can’t resist—like “Lakefront Retreat | GameRoom | HotTub | EV Charger” instead of “Charming Cottage with a Beautiful View.”Why It WorksGrabs attention with specifics (people love hot tubs).Tells guests exactly what they can expect, so they’ll click over your competitors.Makes your property unique—no more “cozy” or “adorable” listings lost in the crowd.Try ThisBrainstorm your top must-see amenities.Keep the wording short, clear, and hype-worthy.Swap out any fluff words like “cute,” “lovely,” or “charming.”

Would be very interested to hear from experienced investors on your thoughts for these two areas specifically.

On top of this if at all possible I’d recommend choosing specific neighborhoods to become an expert on as opposed to just thinking “anywhere in the San Antonio market could work”.

And my #1 issue is I don't see any actions to address this in a meaningful, market specific manner. 

Specifically for us, we focus on the outskirts of Orlando.