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I'm aiming to obtain around $100,000 to $150,000 to get my foot in the door.I come with a solid credit profile, boasting a score of 786 with Experian and 773 with Equifax.

@Jason Boring - Jonathan Greene made some solid points!

I have a near solid grey leathered granite in my own house.  

To protect your margins, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of costs upfront, consider negotiating long-term prices with suppliers, and prepare for possible delays in renovation schedules.In both scenarios, it’s often safer to focus on markets with strong fundamentals (stable job market, population growth) and properties at or below the median home price in the area to appeal to a broad buyer base.

Having a solid team around you like agent, lender etc.

@Daniel Curtin the area is a solid C class area.

As an out of state investor, I would find a solid agent who understands real estate investing in the area and utilize their expertise. 

@Devin Voelker,Like @John Mason asked, check to make sure your comps are solid, maybe even price in the worst case scenario for a rental. and see how that affects the numbers. 

We syndicate to 50 different rental websites, some key websites that are missing in my opinion are: Realtor.com - Another solid option for reaching renters.Trulia - Similar to Zillow, with good visibility.HotPads - Focused on rentals and popular among renters.I recommend looking into the MLS syndication if you aren't using a third party that automatically syndicates the listings.