For flips, calculate the after-repair value (ARV) and subtract purchase, rehab, holding, and selling costs.Pay attention to location, rental demand, and the property’s condition.

I've narrowed down the best return for my money in this market to a 2 bed/2 bath (with top tier amenities) - about 500 total 2/2 listings.I'm finding myself a bit stuck when analyzing why certain properties are making so much higher than the average listings when they seem to have very similar locations, amenities, style, flow of home, beds/# of people they sleep, reviews, number of reviews, etc.

To me the biggest takeaway is that as real estate professionals, we always talk about location, location, location.

I am a realtor, investor and own a construction company located in College Station, Texas (home of Texas A&M.) 

Is it fairly priced for the size, location, quality, and other factors?

Hello, I am also located in Toronto and have around a decent sized portfolio in Cleveland.

I will not know that until I climb under the house and into the attic etc... for inspectionThe area is close to things and is not in a indicated crime location and has a very nice open lot area on the corner with it but again assuming the tenants stay and lease I am looking at that as a smaller issue..Thanks for bringing up the concerns but I have tried to do my due diligence but do not really know is the analyzing aspect has missed something major.

Do you remember the name and location of the senior complex you toured?

You can use your existing $25k + HML to cover your first flip, and make anywhere between $10k-$25k in the course of 3-6 months (given market, location, etc.)

The next objective after locating a target market, would be to determine if your primary goal is appreciation, cash flow or a little bit of both.