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

I make a plan for my week: Monday - go to HD after work and get supplies for project ATuesday - go to Property 1 after work and do project A; if raining, go to Property 2 and do project Betc...Here's a sample of my list: PRIORITY TASK UNIT TOOLS NEEDED CONCERN FALL 2019 install spark igniter 1R 1R 1.5 recoat flat part of roof EX 1.7 insulate/brick over AUX BS windows AUX BS with Eli 2 parge W wall of basement BS with Eli 2.5 brick over front 2 basement windows BS with Eli 3 remove plants on side of garage wall GAR weathering 3 replace 2R pavers EX 3 repair bottom basement door hinge BS security 3 repair water main street valve EX $$$$ water damage 3.5 clean out chimney BS maintenance 4 1" PEX for basement water supply BS maintenance 4 properly cover sewer in auxiliary basement AUX health I haven't completely filled out all the columns, but you get the idea.Just know if you weather this storm, the seas will calm and give you time to improve your situation and prepare for the next wave. 

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.

As long as you don't have tusks five times as large as a wild boar (a smell to match)and red glowing eyes how you look shouldn't matter I've been told the hill billy folks on the old movie "deliverance" look and act less inbred than I do !

We are healthy enough to do most of the painting, mowing, and day to day management ourselves. 

I'm a big fan of Westbrook -- IDEXX just announced a huge expansion, and Maine Health is moving 500+ jobs there as well.

I've been really good about improving my Japanese, staying fit and healthy, doing cool / fun / interesting stuff, etc.

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.

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.

I've come full circle and I'm, once again, living in the Midlands of South Carolina after quite an adventure.I'm a Marine Corps veteran and father of a healthy,  1 1/2 year old son and a 9 year old fur baby of the canine type