I went to a learn-on-the-site program that our local REIA had recently.  3BR/3BA house, owner is probably in 145K after fix up (I know the purchase price, don't know what was spent to get it ready after purchase) and a handful of years later it's now worth 190K. 

A good way to find deals is by connecting with local real estate agents, wholesalers, or checking out sites like Facebook groups and Craigslist.

Aside from the risk of taking on the property with tenants, you may also have to purchase site unseen which makes it tough to calculate repair costs. 

They require a site plan to get that started.Has anyone had any experience with this and have done it successfully?

We had a few hiccups with the timing of contractors on site and it lead to a 4 to 6 week delay.

I'll keep you in mind for the work mentioned on your site.

Keep in mind this is sponsor-provided material, not something that the site discovered through research, nor verified. 

Taking my money and not allowing me access to use your site. 

However, if you analyze what we have vs. what other states have there are numerous reasons why we are a great state to invest in.I hope all of that makes sense but feel free to ask anything additional. 

The biggest thing I have encountered in numerous inspections is chipped or flaking paint in pre-1978 homes that have children living in them.