Ive found that they aren't the cheapest but always have the best quality materials and are competitive for the better brands that they sell.

What if in a few months you have a lot more competition because people are now back in the game and bidding on the stuff you wanted?

Adjust pricing below competition.

China -no one trusts their numbers, heavy pollution and heavy smokersItaly - largest population of elderly - this with highest risk.We can't get too hung up on stats because of testing.

My wife and I actually contracted our first house and completely rehabbed our current one and we have a good contractor lined up for work we dont want to do (heavy electrical, siding etc) but we do not have an REI portfolio yet.

Always heavy movement for work/schools/ time off.Cons:   It could be the zombie apocalypse by then, and the undead are notoriously bad for not getting pre-approval letters for their offers.  

It's a B class area with mostly older homes so most competition have hardwoods).3) Lay LVP through the whole unit and cover existing hardwoods (may be more expensive but definitely more durable over the long-run).Either way, the hideous parquet has to go! 

Shingles are heavy and you might be putting too much stress on the roof2.)strip and resheet where needed and new layer of shingle

One thing on my mind right now though is I’m actually investing in one of the fastest growing cities in the country so it is competitive, but I’m not too worried about that because I understand patience and not getting attached to deals.

You can do local but it's pretty competitive for good investment properties but they're out there.