So the major issues in a house are a foundation issue or a structural issue, the next tier down would be a mechanical issue like Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, then roof - which isn;t an issue a new roof is very common in a fix n flip, and then the outside facade: Brick repair, driveway repair, brick pointing. 

In real estate I stick to tried and true methods for 28 years now.

I would encourage you to learn the market you plan to invest in now and to continue to learn about the different methods of investing.

I absolutely target retention through many methods.

You can even plan vacations that are written off if using the sandwich method by doing work on Friday and Monday for real estate and the weekend is there so you do vacation stuff so all lodging and travel can be written off. 

The other method is to use a “safe harbor”, i.e., the specific procedures laid out by the SEC in Regulation D.  

Was looking to save where possible in this market but the method I proposed is not worth the consequences. looks like 20% down it is!

Quote from @Stuart Udis: ....But I set the goal of acquiring 50 doors in the next 3 years using the BRRRR method and will then be financially free...isn't that a scalable business :)We see the above type comments from not so experienced investors or business owners all the time being posted on BP.  

Purchased for $69,000, it needed a full rehab, including a new roof, plumbing, and modern updates inside and out.

A PM is a professional in managing property, not plumbing.