Assumed nothing could possibly go wrong in the next 5 years what you want when you look at an investment property is to know the current rental amounts, specific expense items, and conditions of the building, grounds, and mechanical systems.  

Meaning you may be able to do some cosmetic or smaller renovations like bathrooms or kitchens in your duplex when the tenants turn over and those smaller investments can demand higher rents, so in the longterm you may have more cashflow from the duplex to help fund a future investment in another property while you wait for market conditions to change.

Was there really deals to do seller financing and that were already in good conditions?

Same as Isha here...would love to hear how things are going in light of the new market conditions.  

I prefer buying sub $200 in a market where median is $350k+, long as it's fair condition, ancillary/satellite MSA, because I know time will slingshot appreciation. 

The state doesn’t have rent control laws, but landlords are prohibited from collecting more than one month’s rent for security deposits.

Capital always tends to be the sticking point, especially right now due to market conditions. 

The reality is we'll likely face the hardships of a (significant) decrease in spending and overall policy will be prohibitive at first.Feel like things will go 2 step backwards, 1 step forward.

I am really inspired by people who a take something that 95% of other investors would pass on and make it work exclusively for them through sheer will and creativity even with bad market conditions. 

You also need a detailed explanation of each cost item to solidify a clear scope of work for that specific task.Experienced general contractors provide computerized plans to show the current existing conditions and the proposed final floor plan.