Make sure to set clear aims for your first buy, lay out a step-by-step plan, and use tools like books, podcasts, online classes, and Bigger Pockets Calculators.Good luck!

I bought this cabin partially completed so I the had flexibility to change the layout.  

In my area, the ones with a great location, updated and nice layout are still busy, multiple offers over ask, cash buyers, etc. 

I think location, amenities, and layout are much more important factors.

On the plus side, aside from the money, when you have to gut you often get to fix crappy layouts.

Leveraging my expertise in property acquisition and renovation, I guided the client through each step—from identifying the ideal property and negotiating the purchase to overseeing the conversion process.The conversion involved reconfiguring the existing layout to add an additional rental unit, ensuring compliance with local building codes, and maximizing space efficiency.

All that being said, when the system works it is pretty intuitive and easy to use.

What seems more intuitive for me is that these are the homes that just happen to have so far been ignored by other investors, or else passed over for better deals, since a small group of investors cannot snatch up all of the deals (otherwise why would this forum exist haha).

Just started playing around with it a bit...Wish their interface was a bit more intuitive or user friendly.

Upon looking at the house it noticed it had great appeal as far as location, layout and condition.