I have found a good market and have built a good team thus far and I'm ready for my first flip.

I agree.. just look at any large mid west or rust belt metro.. there is a ton of houses avaliable the question though will folks buy in certain neighborhoods where inventory is readily avaliable you can buy existing in many of these markets for far less than new builds.. so to me its really a neighborhood issue  a school issue a crime issue etc etc..

I know a little about the phoenix market and agree it is growing. 

In general, Cleveland is an excellent market to purchase rentals. 

Just do thorough research on the local market and have a solid plan for managing the properties remotely.Good luck!

The house has been on the market for many months..."

Diversifying your portfolio can also be beneficial, as it helps mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.

I know pools are a must have amenity to compete in many markets and I have to admit that I'm a bit hesitant to enter those markets due to the potential liability risk.

Hey @Ashley Kroft I love using Pricelabs feature of creating a comp set because you can really drill down to the finer details of what others are doing in the market, in your specific area.

I bought some commercial properties (5, 6, and 11 units) and they were all off-market and seller-financed.Learn how to make the numbers work for you and the seller.