I'm still learning about the BRRRR method but it sounds like the refinance is always happening some time after the initial purchase of the property.

While I wholeheartedly agree with the unrealistic expectations part, investors are still in the business of flipping for profit, so for discussion, what are some methods of success when attempting to reach out to banks or vacant property owners that have worked for you?

Also keep in my that one month of vacancy can impact ROI too so it might be ok to take a little less but keep a quality tenant.

I mean the neighborhood is full of lesser quality larger homes circa 2005-2006 that sold back then new for over $200k less than the ones sold for on this street. 

Smaller businesses like mine are treated very differently from those in the article you linked to.you don't have to be a 7 figure earner to use the method. if you're to take advice from anyone wouldn't it be best to come from those who have tried and mastered it? 

My concerns are around quality, durability and resale value.

I dont have a ton saved up (we are aggressively paying down debt and on a budget) so I wanted to use this method to acquire my first rental property. 

I am having a difficult time managing these houses as I live in California. looking for a quality property management company.

Trust me when I tell you that its not easy to find quality properties that give you any double digit returns.

Age and condition of the property, quality of tenants, and frequency of turnover all influence this cost.