Couple other things to consider, property / school taxes are high, and tenants have lots of rights.

With a 7% interest rate and high HOA fees, the key is evaluating if your skills and investments can generate higher returns elsewhere.

I don't have much experience with other platforms but I can assure you RentRedi sets the bar pretty high. 

Don't put a high list price based on what you want, needs to be based on solds

High risk areas.  3.

The last thing you want is to have a home run deal that theoretically should be a high-profit flip but is ruined because your contractor screws you over in some form or fashion (late deadlines, inaccurate scope of work, etc.). 

I would highly recommend talking to Jeff Weller at Coast 2 Coast and Fernando Corona both are also PadSplit hosts but we're some of the first expert lenders .

If you are new to the business the most common issue is you're either locking up deals too high or you aren't finding attractive deals.

There was a news reporter at the sale and they interviewed the high bidder, who admitted that they had not seen the property, but were certain that they would be building their family home there. 

A checklist ensures that all necessary steps are taken to transform the property's image and appeal.