Network with wholesalers, check public records, and use platforms like PropStream or DealMachine to find distressed properties.Be Cautious: Pay attention to permits, inspections, and local market trends—over-improving for the area could hurt your profits.Starting with a solid plan and realistic numbers will set you up for success.

And many of them looked in decent shape, not 200 years old structure ripped to sticks. 

I had a home down there, before the owner decided to sell it, that was a 4 bedroom home in pretty good shape, but only rented for $575 per month.

Also, focus on the ones in the worst shape.

If there's a second call for the same issue we have the line camera'd to verify the line is in good shape and that it is clear going forward, and charge the tenant if the clog was their fault but do not charge if we discover a mechanical defect; we fix the defect. 

The initial video that I took of the home had 510k views on Tiktok because of how much stuff was left and how bad of shape the home was in.

Are you seeing any emerging trends or opportunities tied to these lifestyle improvements, such as increased demand for certain property types or neighborhoods?

@Monica Gonzalez owners rarely track Days On Market (DOM) trends and seasonal impacts. 

Economic Timing.According to data compiled by Marcus & Millichap[2], the Portland area has experienced three very important trends since 2010:The average price per unit for apartments has nearly doubledThe rate of employment growth rose from 2010 to 2015 but has since declined steadily, projected to be up 1% for 2020 (estimated before COVID-19)Roughly 30,000 apartments have been built since 2010, with another 5,600 units slated for construction in 2020Most RHA members have enjoyed a solid decade of price growth, rent growth and steady occupancy.

Has cash flowed between $50k and $56k the last 3 years with upward trend.