I'm in the SF Bay Area and my predominate factor is [the amount of time I estimate for rehab (I'm a contractor) and the closing time and the average DOM (days on market) before I expect to receive an acceptable offer] vs [the amount I can potentially make.]For example, it may not be 30% margin (less 10% holding costs) but if I can make a hypothetical 50k on a 6 month flip on a deal where I have 150-200k of skin in the deal, I will deem that as acceptable--granted I factor in a healthy cushion for additional holding time and additional rehab cost.

You'll probably have a healthy bill on that as well.If I were considering a Lowe's or Home Depot, I'd pay for a call with Ben Mallah.

Buying the homes at steep discounts and adding a little TLC accounts for very healthy profit margins for flippers.

But if you invest $500k into real estate with leverage, you could very easily turn that into a very healthy income later.

It's from having a long healthy relationship with a portfolio lender. 

it still appears flipping is healthy although slowing The article talked of fernley,nv(son lives there) very small town mostly sub 150$k homes benefiting from the tsla battery factory near by.

If anyone has insights into these markets, I am very happy to listen and at the end of the day I’m very open to any market, so long as the investment makes sense (healthy cash flow, potential to appreciate, etc).P.S.

Without a doubt I keep places clean and healthy but not to standards I want my home with finishes and the like. 

That seems to leave room for a very healthy profit if the planning is done correctly.Hope that helps!

Next- is the Reality Is that all Condo Properties are "encumbered" as components of the Condo Association, Thats Ok- as long as the Association is in Healthy shape financially .This too has to be verified.