Although instead of knowing about roofs and rehab.. land folks need to know about:Zoningwhere is the power  is there internethow deep are the wells or is its an area that water is super toughDoes it perc. and or how expensive are septic systems.Wetlands Etc.Now if you target land with all city services then its just dead simple.. figure out the retail value and buy below it and do your flip..

Maybe have a decent sized pool of cash to take care of the occasional roof repair or personal expense, but almost entirely in real estate?

I also invested in improvements: new roof, water heaters, other major appliances, and a kitchen renovation.Now, my situation has completely shifted.

., HVAC or roof replacements)?

Handsoff experience, because I am the person technically managing their property I will deal with all the hassle and headaches that come with being a landlord, and only would contact them for emergencies like the roof caves in or something, I feel like there's alot of benefit for the landlord they still profit from my success and still profit even if I don't do well.But thank you Corby, yea I didn't know how to phrase that I want to host their property towards travel nurses without mentioning subleasing, but your approach makes alot of sense, especially " help landlords lower vacancy and are looking for feedback, ask if you can buy them lunch." 

Can I demolish the roof and build above it to raise the living space above the base flood elevation.

-Spreading costs: One sewer line, one roof, etc.

So for those who may be following my journey via Forum Posts, I had a home inspection on the Remington rowhome and the roof was poorly redone and may be a deal killer.

This of course depends on your starting bank roll - but if its like mine (under 100k) - Im trying to put as little as possible into it on top of initial equity and fees.this will likely chew a big hole in your ROI  (now if you are looking to improve value with a cash out refi or a great prospect comes along that needs combo new plumbing, roof, windows, foundation repair, etc - well just make sure you know what youre getting into and/or have a good contractor and finger on the pulse of the market when estimating the ARV YOURSELF - couple missed items and you risk having a bad first investment and not doing it again).    7) dont be scared be ambitious ( i should heed my own advice sometimes) 8) define numbers goals within your target areas.  

Flat top roof not tall steeple easy to convert.