As far as next steps, get the place ready to rent, take, or have a pro take, lots of great pictures, create a solid lease, and list it on Zillow for free.

Now those same props are selling for 100k +++ Still going strong, I just picked up 4 , 3 SF and a Duplex, all with 20% or so NET caps based on cash purchases, All under 80ksih, Good luck 

Due to high crime property should be picked block by block, and not by zip code.

I'm feeling a bit nauseated because of the increased cost & increased continuous paperwork I will be taking on.The issue with my property insurance not having me personally listed as "additionally insured" is the confusion with my lender . 

I'd get on some off-market lists, but avoid those areas(NE Durham, most of 27610 just south of the ITB, etc.).

Purchased in February 2023, rehabbed until June, listed the Airbnb in June for the high season, rehabbed the basement in October and refinanced in December.

@Ara Jo I just listed my portfolio in San Antonio.

Maybe you'll pick up ideas along the way and have a clearer idea if you want to wholesale and/or flip. 

Most sellers listing right now are motivated and/or rushed to sell the property. 

He listed both apartments by himself, and as soon as the tenants moved in, they stopped paying rent shortly after.