Quote from @Andrew Steffens: There are probably more experienced people on this type strategy who will hopefully chime in. 

Value add, so BRRRR type of model. 

I work in engagement marketing and deal with construction tradesmen all day, usually more custom type tradespersons with a lot of care and concern for their own work, which may glamorize it more than I realize.

I would not necessarily advise being cash flow neutral or negative before you account for these types of things.

If you want to be active, you will get a lot of good advice on this Forum about what market to invest in and what type of active property. 

Walking through, I can see that owner is the type that spares little expense with his own properties. 

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I’d love to hear more about what you’re targeting in terms of property type and location.

With this type of market your investment will get in the way of obvious appreciation. 

What type of neighborhoods are your SFRs in currently?