Which kind of properties perform best there (size, amenities, etc)? 

Time and practice will still teach you as you do deals but it will help you understand what things costs for the size of the property 

6 months later, I have doubled the size of the yard with all the clearing, performed a unit turn raising rent over $600.

My client had some things come up that prevented her from executing, but these were some of the options I had put together for her, a regional bank, a regional CU, and a national bank.Reminder that NOI sizes CRE debt, and that's often what determines the down payment requirement, not anything to do with the client or particular lender, just the property itself.

I do have a very specific and curated buy box, so I know what i'm looking for in terms of zoning, lot size, buildable/improvable sqft, location, etc.With that being said, do you still not recommend going through sheriff sales?

You can make minor adjustments based on the type of appliances (dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, air conditioning, etc.) and the size of the rental.

I wish you would have told us the year, it makes a huge difference.Anyway, everything you mention, plus 1) get a camera run on the sewer line, 2) make sure the Elec panel is newer and sized correctly (a lot of HIs will just say if it's functional or not) 3) Foundation ( is it slab or raised?)

They are the best property management software there is, but they have a minimum portfolio size of 50 units.

Do you provide personalized guidance, or is the mentorship more of a one-size-fits-all approach?

Depending on the size and how difficult it may be to get to it, I've paid about $5-8k.