If there's some city developments/improvements that are going in, or if there's upzoning that I can take advantage of in the future I'll be looking for those things.I also have to have a walk-in equity position where I can force appreciation through rehab.If a deal has those three aspects to it, I'll do more due diligence on it and probably take it down.

An LLC also offers flexibility in management, taxation, and other aspects of running a business.

This is CRITICAL to understand.Frankly, I think you'd be better off buying a single family property. 

Knowledge of the chosen submarket is critical so I think that you should be open to the color/style of the kitchen especially if it sells for top dollar quickly.

I agree it seems like it is one of the harder aspects of OOS investing!

You will probably design every aspect of your rental business to give you Real Freedom. 

Any advice, tweaks, or criticism would be GREATLY appreciated.

Know how to take constructive criticism.

If you want to succeed in RE investing, getting this experience will be critical!

I would add that the time horizon is equally critical.