@Chris Martin Happy to connect you with my contact at Velur to learn more but they identify parcels adjacent to existing solar development (or residential, warehousing... different zoning options for diversification) and do the analysis on value, easements, zoning viability for development etc...they take their cut up front in the sale then when you get an offer for purchase down the road they help review the offer as well.

Does a dead lawn due to lack of watering in addition to the lack of basic property security and reckless waste of utilities (AC and lights) constitute negligence/breach of duty on the property manager's part?

This is especially important as deal flow picks up and competition increases—cutting corners on expense assumptions might win a deal, but it could lead to major headaches down the line.

As mentioned unless you are extremely experienced those throwing offers out there to see what sticks are typically wasting peoples time.

Let me know your thoughts below and if your team made the cut! 

See it all the time, all it is, is a waste of $. 

With that said, does anyone have any additional tips on how to cut costs on materials when flipping? 

Cities are then forced to cut back on services.

One of the realtors was skeptical that I can get into this market for $200k, and, I agree, it's a bit of a stretch, but with the pay cut I'll be taking going down to Texas, that's about as much of a mortgage as we can afford on one income.

Unfortunately, you are likely going to have to take the hit on this no matter how you cut it.