The standard rule is $250k per person who legally owns/occupies for the 2/5 year requirement. 

net worth check..

Is anyone out there willing to be boots on the ground in Cleveland particularly old Brooklyn to check out the condition of a property?

They usually are high on estimated ARV and low on estimated upgrade costs.San Diego RE investing returns come from: appreciation, value adds, equity paydown.Value adds:Rehab: Standard BRRRRADU: have become popular in last 2 years due to changing CA ADU regulations. 

Another way is by networking with property owners directly, such as through direct mail campaigns (trying checking Corefact)

@Isaac Terry Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

If the insurance isn't done properly, it's on the edge of impossible to cash the check because it's made out to the lender, my company, and the seller(s). 

. - Once an owner knows what materials are being used, they can then check pricing at Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. - Some materials for bigger jobs, like concrete, are harder to check pricing on.

I would spend money to enhance and update to current standards the search functionality and person to person tagging so it's easier to find stuff.

Yes check with the county to make sure permits were pulled for the addition.Make sure this is permitted to be a STR with the bedroom count you expect.Something may be unpermitted if they still have a 2 bedroom septic tank.