It literally consisted of one trip to Home Depot for lumber which cost me about $300 in materials, $200 to pay my handyman to help with the work this 5” tall gal couldn’t physically muster, and about $150 for the termite company to come back and spray and inspect.  

The only time we physically visit a place before making an offer is when a seller won't accept a "blind offer" or won't accept an offer with an inspection contingency. 

. - Your vacancy is also too low, you have to consider the difference between physical vacancy and economic vacancy.

One insurance policy per physical structure is common, yes.One institutional mortgage per individual property is also how that works.

This was a very physically challenging job but totally worth it, and now I know what 30 cubic yards of junk looks like.

I struggle with evenings as my job is extremely physical and I start early mornings but I can try.

I don't believe we are going anywhere - from what I see, these instutitionals buy and sell in waves ... this may be a wave for them now because they're worried about inflation and parking money into a physical asset but small mom/pop will still own the majority.

Actually it might be the worst.It's not a matter of learning the process; it's the fact that you are buying a property in unknown condition, both physically as awell as financially.

Another option if you want to market in other markets but can't physically flip in those markets is to find the top two or three flippers in that market and partner with them on deals.

Tenants develop a shortlist by applying four filters, as illustrated below.Working with your team, translate your tenant pool's rent range, needs, location, and wants into a physical description of properties that will match.