I think you would need to ultimately know what your goals are and honestly what your budget is.

With your budget, you could get multiple deals here in Columbus, but I recommend starting with one, getting it stabilized, then moving forward from there.

One project went sideways, two went as planned, and two were slightly over budget.

Who provided you with the reno budget and do you know if its a fair price?

I’d love to hear some perspectives from more experienced and local investors on what you think about the numbers below:$130k for 3bd 1ba for a single family house:- Reno Budget: 42k- Projected Rent: $1400Pros:1.

The help I have provided with a few home remodels has consisted of kitchen and bathroom layouts, flow and functionality, fixtures and finishes of the home, all while trying to stay within budget.  

@Cameron Porter +95% of the land bank inventory is already picked over by the time it hits the public.The only people we know that have bought ALL went over budget and only the increasing market covered what would have been losses.So, proceed VERY carefully!

I started looking at properties in the Lehigh Valley, PA but most of the house my REA showed me where over my budget so he reccomended me to another Agent from Reading, PA.

You need to define a goal, a budget, and learn the math.  

Had a budget of 55k to start.