They simple do not appreciate like the A/B class, that's just reality. 

Make a simple spreadsheet or written list with the features of each and see which ones appeal to you most.

Buy and renovate the property and in 6 months do a simple cash out refinance and pull out some cash and start the REI process all over again.I am North of you up in Pinellas County West of Tampa and there are also some great places up here that might save you some cash. 

Keep in mind all this stuff is uber regulated, very detailed, far from simple.

@ali BooneIt’s simple because 100% of people ticket foreclosed on have mortgages.

Simple things like a branded email at your domain and a website can open a lot of doors. 

I was hoping to do a deal and get my feet wet with something relatively simple to start.

“ cash flow returns” almost always compare horribly to a simple bank CD after you deduct for insurance, prop taxes< vacancy, capex, prop management (or your personal time.) etc etc etc. 

To keep things simple, you could store extra supplies in a locked closet.

It can range from simple touch-ups to more extensive setups, depending on your needs and budget.How Does It Help Me Sell My House?