Those brands are just great marketing companies, not necessary good windows.

In my market (lehigh valley PA) I can get this done for around 5k or less including the units, materials and labor.

Once the rehab is completed, we would either continue to rent the property or flip it depending on the market.

Multifamily properties, like duplexes, can be particularly appealing because they allow you to live in one unit and rent out the other, which helps with covering the mortgage while also generating income.Another option is to invest out-of-state in markets where property prices are more reasonable but still offer great cash flow.

Marketing?

Besides the long investment cycle, you have to know a lot about zoning, development, local politics, irrigation, farming, subsoil conditions, easements, utilities, development costs etc  Don't fall for the idea that just because you bought it at an auction means you've got a deal.The "easiest" land game to get into is to buy buildable infill lots

what are your favorite tools to discover and compare real estate markets?

Looking for ideas on how I should think about structuring such an arrangement.Reventure has suggested that Connecticut is the best market in the country for investing in flips.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Insurers are now looking at roof conditions, over hanging trees, type of water pipes, and electrical.