Most larger windows are an odd (old) size and solid pane and do not open.

@Michael Quarles I can honestly say that I've never gotten any solid business from postcards.

It could be a solid route once you've transitioned away from your corporate job, but it's tough to juggle flipping while working a demanding W2.

Beyond (formerly Beyond Pricing) – Useful for dynamic pricing and also provides some solid market data.   

Quote from @Carter Trombley: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Just earn solid money.

But consulting with the town would be good to try to understand what they're permitting process is like.

Without solid knowledge on this subject, you can easily end up in hot water. 

They'd be much better off being a Hard Money Lender and make 5 times that (and every repair to their "investment house" is paid by them...So, if you put $10k down on a property and make $150/month net cash flow your Coc Return (annualized) is 18% which is Very Good.If you followed that and understand it then keep looking for a deal.

Akku, solid move getting into real estate early.

When I return to the country after my Au Pair contract ends, I hope to live in the property as my primary residence and house-hack as well.I understand that investing remotely makes things more challenging, but I am also ready to be uncomfortable and challenge myself in this journey as I know it is 100% possible.