I myself started in international banking; shortly thereafter decided that the income potential of banking was too limited with the “climb” too slow and the corporate culture too limiting.  

Then if you are only looking for cosmetic flips then you limit your targets and increase competition because every wannabe HGTV, realtor, interior designer, contractor, handyman is looking for the same easy flip.Its doable but lots of strategy and organization, hustle. 

But now that you say that, Its not a bad idea really.I did it on a couple early on in sfh buying but was limited because i was working full time in IT. 

Since it's located in the country far away from city limits, we didn't have to worry about local laws.

If isolated town will include people outside city limits.  

There are fixed costs you won't be able to get away from utilities, insurance, etc and are typically stable year to year or with some measured growth.

The current owner has worked in the business since 1981, and owned it since 2007.Key features:- $25k minimum investment- 4 year timeline, projected annual IRR 35% and equity multiple 3.12- adjacent to public transport, in a suburb where there is both housing demand and limited supply.- operator has built and filled a similar development nearby- You can find pictures and numbers on some of the buildings they have built and are building here (https://lnkd.in/gfbdvtnf).- You can find a profit calculator spreadsheet here (https://lnkd.in/g-2m_vZA).

"Disability",  either SSI or SSDI,  is a source of income, has strict limits on additional income,  and is usually meant to be temporary.  

Since it's currently listed, you're likely limited to a bridge loan.

While my research is extremely limited (and entirely based on what I see - which is arguably an investors best tool), I did want to ask what others here have noticed in their major cities.