Since most properties on the market here have inspections and a disclosure packet up front, it will be difficult to get those documents without MLS access. 

Once the lease is in place it becomes a little more difficult to deny the occupant from operating their business.

Also, even though rents are high in Memphis it is very difficult to get the rents to work out to 2%.

if you can't do that it will be very difficult to do everything remotely.and - i know what you're going to say but i'll ask anyway. 

So much so that it would be difficult to make even a dent in the need by opening thousands of homes.When done right, these are high cash flowing homes.

Always be in front of the contract and prioritize where you're buying and entry price. lf all those are three in your favor, you have a lot of leeway with some of the normal but difficult parts of a fix & flop/hold.

Whether it’s problem-solving on the fly, handling difficult conversations, or simply staying calm in the chaos, these experiences are shaping me into a better landlord—and, hopefully, a better person.Real estate isn’t just about turning a profit.

Your goal of buy and hold and flipping so soon seems very difficult, especially with a young child (our first is due in January).  

I know it's difficult to find a house hack that cash flows right away in today's market, but if 60-70% of my living costs could be covered, that'd be great.

I've been involved in the Indianapolis market for 6 years and I can tell you that those low end properties don't perform unless you are local and hands on and even then it's pretty difficult.