You are like many others who are getting started and unfortunately your generation is screwed because of the amount of spending is older generations have done and put the debt on you which also has led to record inflation.All you can do now is plan for the future and don’t force things but invest wisely when the time is right.

I’ll also call code enforcement and check the county records just to see when things like roof/hvac have been done/permitted. 

I went ahead and downloaded GoodEgg's track record to see how they do it, and let's just say it would be easy to assume they had more control than they did on a lot of the deals.All told, if the company website, and the People that work there according to LinkedIn, are not showing any operational roles, they are likely a capital raiser.  

A main difference I noticeably experience is who the merchant of record is.Best of luck with your listings!

Since you can’t do a formal inspection, a detailed contractor walk-through and phased renovation estimate are key.Have you considered checking city records for past permits to uncover any unaddressed issues?

What category would you recommend recording the cash deposited in? 

I represented a client and there was a room without a closet but the appraiser considered it a bedroom since there was a free standing closet and the tax records showed it as a bedroom.  

Chiefly, it says "Minimum lot size: 8,500 square feet, or 6,500 square feet for lots of record," along withMinimum lot frontage (width): 80 feet or 60 feet for lots of record.

I just like to keep the record straight.

@Richard Benjamin Wilhite, A great place to start would be the county appraiser records.