Who knows) who identifies as a lizard. 

Now once you identify these growing markets you have to find reasonably priced properties that will cash flow.  

I'd like to get two properties here for $100-130k each.Closing on Dallas property is today so I need to identify 3 replacement properties within 45 days.

This value is going to be determined by running the numbers and identifying the price point that allows you to meet your investment criteria (i.e. minimum cashflow, minimum ROI, etc.).

Now that it is identified, can you determine how much fluid is in there? 

It helps me manage my rehabs efficiently, identify when a sub is trying to take shortcuts, performing subpar work, or just trying to take advantage of me.

So the value is more in identifying them as off the radar potentials for high margins, as most haven't entered market at all yet or have just started considering it due to life change reasons. 

You can find, target and market to those individuals by identifying a group using listsource.com or something similar.You're looking for high equity sellers that have owned the property a long time and preferably live out of state.

Have the next tenants sign something that makes it clear that when something leaks, they are responsible for identifying and reporting it (and paying ALL the water).

I definitely could have done proper inspections, and made the mistake of relying on a contractor's appraisal to both identify issues and get a quote, and he then missed things.