You need to decide what criteria works for you and your situation- in my mind, that is the most critical factor for success.

But as a newbie, most programs are designed just to prey on newbies, and throw a bunch of information at you that makes you feel like you learned, and then they'll try to upsell you on more programs.

My real estate career consists of many years in custom home building, mostly on the design and management side. 

So I feel it's definitely a limiting factor to a sale.I feel like I'd be narrowing down my possibilities of a successful transaction telling the seller I'll cover it and expect a unrepresented buyer working on their credit to bring a huge EMD, Purchase Option, and/or pay elevated rent. 

That said, sending 10,000 per month to a crappy designed list probably won't help you either.Cold calling is a good free source of leads.

How about the tile that is designed to look like hardwoods?

If you factor in the different variable expanses for 5% for maintenance, Cap Ex, and Vacancy; the cash flow is -$25. 

Ideally it would be designed to "over-produce" enough during sunny months to save up enough Net Metered kWh credits from your utility to get you through the less sunny months without an issue.

The property consists of 4 structures - 2 duplexes, an SFR and 2 car garage, and has 3/4 of acre.Here is the link to my analysis using the BP calc assuming a $455,000 purchase price and below is quick summary.https://www.biggerpockets.com/calculators/shared/260799/874435c9-b77f-4f96-a3de-90be11c4cbbaThe asking price is $475,000, Assumed purchase $455,000.I've assumed $30,000 in repairs as a place holder (TBD)Current Rents total - $4,700 + an additional $75 in income from laundry machines _ According to listing broker.Taxes are $5,868 (verified)Insurance $4,500When factoring in other expenses - landscape maintenance, water, elec, vacancy, repairs, cap ex and PM I end up with $610 in cash flow.

It will all depend on the type of investors you bring in, their investment goals, your group's investment goals, risk tolerance, and many other factors.