Then take a deep breath cause that's just the start of your due diligence :).  

I've only begun reading, listening to podcasts, and really diving into this within the past month, but I hope to make my first investment property purchase by the end of this year.

Brandon, I really think that before you dive into a flip this size that you have access to, and carefully review, the MLS data yourself.   

Often the more expensive ones have sales ladies with deep cut tops and tight skirts.

Jetted tubs are not mandatory, but deep soaker tubs are.kitchens with islandsLittle extras like a pot filler above the cook top, 2 dishwashers, double convection ovens, appliance garages on the counter tops, "wired" homes to plug in MP3 players in roomswalk-in pantryspacious laundry room with a sink and room to hang/foldYou can put carpet in the bedrooms.  

Before diving into this kind of venture, understand the market.  

The profit is built in by buying it at deep discounts from motivated sellers and flipped for one time profit or ongoing passive income through seller financing where applicable.

@Bob Malecki  since your in the game as Dion is... and you have these companies or articles and BP podcast talking about how to buy a NPN get it performing etc etc which creates this fabulous return.I really don't think the folks listening to those or reading about fully understand that as you Both have stated and you are guys currently deep in the market .. that the eventual out is Normally foreclosure and resale of asset. 

You need to get creative on finding properties, you need to get to them before they hit the market, you will not be able to compete with deep pockets so you need to find the deals and get them under contract before the big fish even know about them. 

I just replaced my own and it took me 2 hours (well was 100 ft deep) Now here is where you have potential for a problem .