It’s easy to find tenants, population/jobs are increasing, and property taxes/insurance aren’t skyrocketing. 

While the 1% rule might be difficult to achieve, appreciation and a livable flip might make sense for your goals.Greenville SC: This market has seen significant appreciation and demand over the last few years.

There’s a silver lining, though—if the cost of the improvement is under $2,500, you might be able to expense it under the IRS’s safe harbor rule.

If so, yes Dayton rents follow the 1% to 1.3% rule.

If you're planning to use an FHA loan or another owner-occupant loan, there are typically rules about tenant occupancy.

Quote from @Mike Hern: Quote from @Michael Plaks:While it isn't directly related, does the Cohan Rule apply to real estate professionals without a W2, who lost their mileage book during the year?

So I am military, originally out of CA so it's my "home state"/residency but very easy for me to change as I am stationed out of CA and have been for a long time.I own several properties in CA and one in WA.

Alot of people hear about wholesaling and think its easy, but it not, but like anything you have to learn your craft.

The fire department should put them in for them if they think its so easy to get it done. 

Of course, things can't be that easy.