I was particularly drawn to this deal because of the strong growth potential in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

If you’re open to exploring outside the Bay Area, markets like Milwaukee, Chicago, and parts of Indiana offer strong potential for flips and rentals.

The remaining potential issue is their rental properties.

If you need some connections, I run the most active group of small landlords in the city and have a network of connections that you could potentially leverage.

First-time homebuyer-level SFHs are such a sweet spot for liquidity and demand, especially when the market gets tight.Quick question—when you're doing the homework for a potential deal, what's your go-to checklist for deciding if it’s a flip or a hold?

or scammed them on their application fee (like we're going to make a ton of money off those).

This collaborative approach not only enriches your understanding but also opens doors to potential partnerships and investment opportunities.

I recently read in Forbes that investing near growing transit hubs can offer great appreciation potential.

I've never heard money/profit described as cute, so it's not important.The most important thing you mentioned, was the rent potential and ARV. 

They will show the property, send applications, review them, and review the applicants with you, and draft a lease and any necessary local docs needed for rentals.