I'd prepare drawings showing dimensions, locate outlets for example electric, water, and gas) drawn in, etc. 

A couple of book recommendations:- David Greene's 'Skill' & 'Sold'- Hyper Local, Hyper Fast Agent by Dan Lesniak- Gary Keller's Millionaire Real Estate Agent- Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Successful PeopleSoak up the practical advice and apply it.The main takeaways I got from these books:- A day where you don't work to generate leads is a day off.

If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

HIGHLY recommend it.That being said don't try to use it as an accountant.

While I agree with Collin on location, views and water front, I also think you can stand out by being unique.

Looking at multi family in mt pleasant and I’m seeing all over online crime rate is very high but agents and PM’s saying the area isn’t bad.

Most of my client-base own and operate within CA, though several have out of state filings / properties / and are operating businesses outside of real estate.As far as real estate laws, my expertise leans heavily towards income tax strategies, filings and assisting clients through highly complex transactions, not necessarily property tax law. 

Flipping is a high risk high reward endeavor, especially with people just starting out. 

In exchange I was hoping this could be a learning opportunity to help pave the way and set me on the right track for when the time comes after high school to purchase my first investment property and start the snowball.

Heat, and Hot water is included in the rent.