@Chi PhamEnergy efficiency retrofits are at the core of our buy-and-hold strategy.  

While I am happy to enjoy a rent increase, I also feel compelled to provide value if I'm raising the rent more than simply bringing it to market rate for its non-renovated state.  

Most info I've found covers steps from the seller's perspective who in typical transactions chooses the title co./RE

Ryan Dossey  this is the exact reason these homes go through this cycle. you have  a new investor buying in a very challenging area.. the success rate for more than 36 months is no more than 50/50 ... if you want to see what your urban core rental will look like in 3 to 5 years.. well your looking at it when you buy it and it needs major reno... in my mind this is the province for very experienced landlords that have hundreds of these..

My parents still live there so my family and i already have a compelling reason to visit. 

To convert viewers into clients you'll need to have compelling content that has calls to action.  

It's the perfect mix, which is another compelling reason for us to migrate to NC.

Found the Biggerpockets website, started listening to podcasts and felt compelled to join and get involved.  

My favorite is COREE (Central Ohio Real Estate Entrepreneurs), but there is also CPIA (Columbus Property Investors Association) and the standard Columbus REIA monthly meeting.  

Lets break a flip down to its core elements, Cost and profit.Like you said, you need to live somewhere and if you are living in your flip, then the cost of you living doesnt figure into your investment.