To further improve cash flow, look into doing MTR(travel nursing) or if possible STR(more risky).

They listen to what you suggest and continually improving their software and processes.

Looking to improve my investment skills, I decided to get my residential home inspection license which led to me starting HLC Home Inspections.

Purchasing a “distressed” property and “repositioning” it requires significant capital for improvements, build outs, holding costs, maintenance.In looking for that “needle in a haystack” slam dunk great deal you’re competing with very knowledgable, greatly experienced investors with the cash to make no contingency offers and close in a few days.  

I would purchase a duplex (or even better, purchase a SFH with as many bedrooms as you can afford and rent by the room), and then slowly improve the property. 

Furthermore, it aligns with the growing trend of home improvements that enhance daily living while maximizing investment returns.

As I said earlier, this is strictly for investment purposes.The property does not have to be turnkey, if there is room for improvement that's of no concern as we both have the skill set to invest in whatever upgrades are required.

IT can definitely be improved from an ROI standpoint with metered and reassigning all utilities, charging for laundry, renting garages to tenants, renting storage space.I own a portfolio of duplexes and single family properties that are doing well. 

Historically, full service management on the coast has been costly but in recent months management rates have come down and quality has improved.

Utility improvements.