End result is 2 separate studies state the cash flow is at an all time worst.   

Flipping can look very appealing but in the beginning be ready to make many mistakes unless you are partnering up with an experience flipper.

The mistake you are making with your conclusion is assuming there is a "good list".There isn't.Many people will promise you that cold calling texting and postcards/mailers is the way to do this, but I challenge you to stand on your own 2 feet and think on your own.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.PM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

You made the same mistake I did which was to agree to renovate an existing space that someone was living in.

@Marc ShinRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I love smart locksNot only does it make it easier for the tenant, but it makes it so much easier for you as a landlordThe worst feeling is showing up to the property to check something to find out you forgot your key lolBeen there, done thatFor smart locks I control the codes.

A good contractor can give you a best-case, worst-case estimate.

This is the biggest mistake we have ever made.

My taxes are overly complicated and worst of all these houses really only break even for us every year.