Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

I'm just trying to get a better sense of what my real risks are? 

Instead of trying to actively manage investments in singles and doubles have you considered investing passively in syndications?

If someone doesn't want to do the work and put in the time to invest in RE, stocks and index funds is probably the better way to go - I've stopped trying to convince my friends (the mortgage free people) the benefits of RE. 

Did you try meetups and Facebook Groups in NaplesExample there are few ones here in Naples which are freehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/likeminded-naples-real-estate-i...

As a newbie, I need someone to guide me from the beginning to try to avoid mistakes and hopefully be very successful.

I'd try for the $1600 at first see how they react then readjust accordingly if need be.

To me, signing a broad exclusivity agreement kills your bubble; you're now cut off from every other agent's network.Of course, it has to be worth the agent's while to bring you a deal over someone else, so try and offer something of value like a finder's fee or, if you're flipping, the right to list the renovated house with the agent. 

I’m trying to understand:1.What makes a deal truly stand out in the San Diego market or any market?

Try some local small banks or look in the tools on BP