From there we identify properties that could have some potential and if you are interesting in diving deeper, 1) we do a thorough video walkthrough to give you a realistic look of the property, 2) we give a ballpark estimate of rehab costs (we do 40 a year with our GCs o we will get pretty close), 3) we talk through market rent with our property management team, ARV, and potential highest and best use.Ideally you find great investor agents who know their market really well and have a network of resources to provide you with enough confidence to take reasonable action. 

So simple.Email & Marketing: How are you handling outreach, automation, and social media?

Because they cannot afford the house or mortgage payment, and in many scenarios the rent payment is going to be the same or more than the mortgage payment.

I can't house hack because of the family situation so I can't be approved for regular loans that require you to make the property your primary residence. 

My DP was around $20k and when I sold it I cleared over $200k.Good luck to you and let me know if there's ever anything else you'd like to know about house hacking.

Some good YouTube channels to learn a bit more would be Home Repair Tutor, DIY Creators, and This Old House.

Great point about different states and markets having different laws about using evictions as a reason for denial! 

Is the closet on an exterior wall where it's cooler than the rest of the house?

You want to make sure your lender understand this as  lot do not and you will waste a lot of time if you are trying to borrow more then what you purchased the house for. 

I'm looking for ways to invest in up-and-coming markets in Southern California, such as in San Bernardino County and Riverside County.