.: I have similar result, only like 30 - 40% of data yield valid phone numbers.

I would like to at some point invest in an auto body shop so I have no issues with automotive repairs.

A turn key would be great, but I am open to doing repairs along the lines of walls and flooring updates.  

Realistically I’m thinking $150k+.I considered renting our home out but our mortgage is almost $1600 and I don’t think we’d be able to rent it out for more than $1700.The home is foundationally sound and just needs cosmetic repairs.

Creative Freedom: You get to design and transform spaces, which can be personally fulfilling.The Bad: Where Flippers Lose Money⚠️ Underestimating Repair Costs: Surprise structural issues, contractor delays, and material price spikes can kill your budget.⚠️ Market Changes: A hot market today might cool down before you sell, which reduces the profit.⚠️ Financing Challenges: Hard money loans carry high interest rates that nibble into the bottom line.Unrealistic timelines: If you think you're going to be in and out in 60 days, you're sadly mistaken-most flips take longer than expected.Real Talk: Is Fix and Flip Still Worth It?

Only $120-180 allocated per month for vacancy, maintenance and repairs?

Call the offices of some of the custodians that interest you and see how the phones are answered.

Maintenance and potential repairs will also require a long-term financial plan and setting aside a contingency fund for such expenses.The steady cash flow, appreciation over time, and tax benefits can make a meaningful difference to your wealth in the long term, especially with the principal paydown on the mortgage.However, if managing the property from a distance feels too burdensome, or if you’d prefer the certainty and flexibility that comes with having less debt (especially given the high mortgage rates), selling and using the $100,000 in equity to reduce your loan for your next home may be the smarter move.

Make sure you setup your Goals correctly so you are measuring things like phone calls, contact forms, tours scheduled etc., 2.

Hey Denny - For rehab costs, a good place to start is breaking things down room by room and getting rough estimates for common repairs like the roof, HVAC, kitchen, light cosmetics, etc.