Off-market property is the best option for fix and flip, but since you are planning to live and flip, some on-market properties would also work.

I've lived here my whole life and have really seen a dramatic change in this amazing city. 

You want prospective tenants to come see it, walk it, imagine living there so don't get in the weeds on the details or offer photos that aren't great. 

The reason I did it is because I live in an area of the country that was exploding in 2016 and when you don't have to pay any capital gains on real estate inside a SDIRA that is a huge deal.

I think most people are content with a decent tv in a comfy living room. 

OK, good luck with that if you have easily accessible assets like a home you don't live in.Meanwhile, what are the odds a term life insurance policy pays out? 

almost every youtube video ive seen. but I have learned my lesson.

The units are very utilitarian, in the first listing there are only 2 art pieces in the living room, they are too small for the wall, and they look like they were ordered off of amazon which isn't necessarily bad but it also doesn't stand out.

If you're a single mom with student loans, a car payment, and living paycheck-to-paycheck, then $20,000 would be devastating and a reserve is critical.

I live in the greater Philadelphia area.