He received quotes to remove the texture ceiling, paint the interior, purchase and install new kitchen cabinets and counters (including completing the design), picked out 2 floorings to get quotes which will be provided this week, and determined furnace is beyond saving (I will likely get HVAC quote for him).  

And after watching videos and familiarizing myself with the platform, plus I have determination, that I can absolutely get good at this. 

What is the best way to determine the areas of a large metro area that are best for section 8 rentals?

Bryan I would say PLANNING IN ADVANCE is key.Lot's of investors like GA as it's own of the best investment warm belt states in the country.You need to determine if you are going residential or commercial for the replacement property and what deal size.

Let me start by saying I'm not interested in discussing the merits of owning properties in an LLC vs your own name so let's not hijack the thread for that purpose :) What I'm trying to determine is whether or not there can be potential issues with homeowners insurance claims if they arise.

However, all the sold comps are crossed out after following a three-tiered system to determine the ARV:T1: Stay within one-miles radius, sold for fewer than six-months.T2: Size of the properties are within 200 sqft., must share certain attributes (bedrooms, bathroom, etc.).T3: Compare property typeIn "The Book on Flipping Houses" by J Scott, it mentioned about adjusting the value of the comps to ensures that they resemble the subject property as closely as possible.

@Ramada Evans their is not nearly enough info listed to help determine if you are getting a fair deal.

I've determined that due to my somewhat unique funding that a DSCR loan may be my best bet.

But I was determined to find someone who can help me fund them. 

Hopefully some of you will find these insights useful in making determinations on where and how to invest after these devastating storms.Some background: I got my start in Real Estate in NY in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.