Hi Steven, just a few things that I noticedPropertiesFlipper: 4 bed 2 bath 2k sqft264 W Britannia St: 3 x 2.55 Parker Terrace: 3 x 2I believe that comps should be considered if it sold less than 6 months past the current dateThe bed & bath should have the same numbers & home sqftage should be around the same as wellIf the home you are analyzing is really a 4 x 2 you should be able to get more than the 295k stated in the report as 264 Britannia was sold for 320kNeighborhood RadiusNot familiar with this area but the neighborhoods should be comparable.

Another question: do you get to visit the properties and perform inspections prior to bidding or do you have to just buy sight unseen always??

At least logic of the metrics is comparable since 1994, I think. 

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

With that being said, what steps should I take prior to submitting an offer to protect myself and my investment?

Rates won’t be as great compared with conventional/personal mortgage, but may help satisfy you both.

That being said, after listening to over 60 podcasts starting from the beginning of the BP Podcast and still working my way up through the years, I've noticed a trend among most guests that made me redo my plan [Which I've posted on a prior Forum post].

I'm looking for a a calculator, app, or spreadsheet  that can be used to compare whether or not it's worth holding a property for a year to reduced Cap. gains tax or to sell. 

Even with grotesque timing prior to the big crash in 2007-08, your S&P investment (had you held on through the turmoil) would be a valuable investment today (chart below). 

The minute I put a REAL (not wholetail) DEAL under contract I would reach out to each of them with a PDF presenting the property, the comparable sales within 0.25mi, pictures, and a full rehab estimate from my contractor.