The city has an excel sheet listing each muni’s code.

Rental property is extremely tax advantaged based on the current tax code.

@Richard Benjamin Wilhite, @Bill B.makes some good points about loan terms and the strict identification rules for a 1031 exchange.I would add from a tax mitigation perspective that buying the largest property possible will give you the greatest amount of cost segregation possibility and at the lowest cost since it would be one study rather than several. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

small homes don't work. we build a stacked triplex much more affordably. density is key and vertical is the key. use that land cost and fixed costs more efficiently. everything we build for apartments is less than 700 square feet and only 2 beds and all 3 story walk ups and all triplexes. by building codes 4 family is commercial and also becomes cost prohibitive.

During the renovation phase, adhere strictly to the scope of work and budget, conducting regular walkthroughs to monitor progress and ensure quality.As the project nears completion, prepare for sale by staging the property to highlight its best features and create buyer appeal.

Quote from @Stevan Stojakovic: Good resource to get started is The Banker's Code by George Antone.

I couldn't and I now know I should of read the state property code to understand the difference between judicial and non judicial foreclosure.

For instance, FHA guidelines are very strict and restrictive when it comes to using departing-residence rental income to qualify for a new FHA loan (such as the 100-mile rule).

I have an agent that's recommending a new construction in that zip code.