@Hillary Klumppit's tough to find good deals, as there is lots of competition for good deals among both homeowners and investors; good contractors are booked up, sometimes for years; materials are still expensive; appraisals are inconsistent; prices have leveled off and so aren't helping on the refinance.it's great that you have flip experience! 

Seems pretty competitive.

There's less competition for these larger homes, think eight plus bedrooms.

Thanks Also if you are in hyper competitive market just sell it in mls…..

There are some great competitive advantages when entering from OOS.

The right mentor can take you from a few properties to a few hundred or from a few hundred thousand dollars to millions of dollars in a fraction of the time while saving you tons of money along the way.

My priorities are finding a company with a strong track record in:-Tenant screening and placement-Rent collection and financial reporting-Maintenance coordination and responsiveness-Competitive management feesAny insights or recommendations from experienced Lafayette investors would be greatly appreciated!

If you're just starting out, learning your market and doing your own due diligence in the areas where you want to invest in helps which will set you apart from the competition. 

In short, what differentiates me from my competition is my adaptability and my compassionate nature.

The competition should be on possible solutions to a tough situation as was presented in this post I came across.