In my opinion this area is priced low and after improvements values will go up.  

I think the long term fundamentals here are solid with job growth and population growth, it’s just a matter of the new supply getting absorbed which will take 2-3 years. 

If it's below that, Lowe's and HD have some pretty amazing looking laminate counters that do a really good job mimicking solid.

Please provide any thoughts on how to improve my due diligence process.Below is the breakdown of the math I did: 

It can also work if you're planning to do an option, assignment, or double closing, because you're not taking on the risk of holding the property for an extended period, but if things continue slowing down (thank you, high interest rates), you'll want to be very careful about how much you're offering, especially if you stick to the straight flipping model, where you take title to the property and don't make any improvements to force appreciation.

Lots of growth in both population and jobs and housing.Rentals are a bit tough I think right now for the most part, but I think the market will start to shake out over the next year or two.If you are not a PR or citizen of the US, then you have to decide if you want to use cash, which is probably preferable or use financing. 

have a freshman at VT and we are looking to pick up something to hold. he is in the construction program so we would love to something that needs improvements. feel free to text me at 540.846.2673

My brother in law works for them, absolutely loves his job and his employer, so very hard to be objective about deciding to invest. 

**Verify Employment and Income Directly**: Since they might lack a U.S. credit score, contacting their employer directly can help verify their job status and salary.

One option you might try is to go to Bi- Weekly Payments, this way you collect on the same cycle as their paychecks.As long as both of your tenants still have their jobs, I would ride it out, the 2nd thing is how are they maintaining the property, are you going to have to spend thousands of dollars on repairs because of damage to the property.