The property is 1,020 sq ft home  4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, condo that was built in 1953,  with an appraisal of $91,000 (Repaired), $70,000 (As is) .The only special features the property has  is that it has a basement and private parking which is a plus because most properties in  the neighborhood do not have.

If you have a lot of liquidity to offer, you can certainly pay cash but to your point that will inhabit the great feature of leverage.  

Also, I would suggest reading articles, latest news stories that feature these neighborhoods.

Apparently, there is a market for hip "retro" features among people without taste. ;-)

Here is a start:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/glossary/The search feature here on BP is very useful, that's how I found this link. 

(Austin was recently featured on BP podcast #239)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/biggerpoc...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/459415-500k-net-worth-in-5-years-im-30-today?

During your open house, make sure to get good solid feedback about the features of the house.  

Using Google's "nearby" feature they have a notification appear on your phone when you are in range.That technology is now available on a very mobile platform.The Asirvia Go proximity beacon is about the size of a car key fob.

I can set minimum stays on the weekends on Airbnb, but I was not able to find that same feature on VRBO.

I work at a real estate company doing graphics and marketing and passed the real estate test weeks ago but don't have my number yet.