I worked with many high-end designers, and some were great and other were just into their little niche styles (green for instance) and so the project sometimes can end up just looking weird.I would go on Zillow (or similar) and see what the houses in your neighborhood look like when they are fixed up pretty and ready for sale.

This approach can be a powerful tool in your real estate investing toolkit, offering opportunities to maximize returns while creating mutually beneficial deals for both you and the seller.Some books I recommend are:"Investing in Real Estate with Lease Options and Subject-to Deals" by Wendy Patton"Seller Financing and Real Estate Notes in the Dodd-Frank Era" by Dawn Rickabaugh"The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down" by Brandon Turner and David Greene

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: The easiest way to prove the value you bring as an agent is to calculate your hourly wage when someone thinks you make too much money.

You REALLY need to keep close tabs on a flip until you are to the point you aren't so green and you know you have trusted vendors and such.  

I have watched several discussions, including David Greene's video, around the recent lawsuit against NAR and RE brokerages.

If you're in the Buffalo area, I would recommend Cross-State.

Consider renovation costs and potential for adding value through improvements.Resources and Tools:Local Real Estate Networks: Connect with local real estate agents, property managers, and investors for insights into specific neighborhoods and market conditions.Online Tools: Use real estate websites and platforms to analyze property prices, rental yields, and neighborhood demographics.Tips for Canadian Investors:Tax Implications: Understand tax implications for Canadian investors owning U.S. property, including withholding taxes on rental income and capital gains.Legal and Financial Advice: Consult with a cross-border tax specialist and real estate attorney to navigate legal and financial aspects of investing in the U.S.If you would like to discuss further/need financing please feel free to reach out.

Paint it, remove green weeds and green window cover thing, maybe black top the driveways.

If you jump into something before doing this - you're highly likely to get taken advantage of, or at best waste your time & money.Can't help with a coach:(Do recommend investing close to home if you can and then screen the heck out of PMCs with your expectations & goals to hire a good one.Recommend 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.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Are you seeing properties or just doing online analysis of homes or properties or deals you haven't seen?