If it's a property that we intend to hold and the market data shows that the average property sold above the list price within the last 6 months, we may go above the list, but we will not go above the target we've set for our business. 

What types of data points would you be collecting? 

I’m seeking help on creating a strategy to purchase property near the Los Angeles/Inglewood area up to 2 hours outside these cities.

@A H.you may get people chiming in with advice on Kansas City or other out of state markets that they want to recommend to you, but I am going to be blunt.it is very, very difficult to cash flow right now unless you are using some kind of creative strategy (or combination of strategies).you might be able to use your HELOC to buy 1-2 properties... but if you use a HELOC for the DP + a mortgage, that will likely be so expensive that you won't cash flow at all and will be negative every year.

Moreover, due to my irregular income, obtaining financing isn't a viable option for me.Considering the above constraints, my plan involves a different strategy tailored to a specific area in Alabama.

The OTAs aren’t going to give them to you so use a data collection system like Emailcollect that will do it for you.

All I know is I'm just looking for strategy help/expertise and not for a company to manage my investments/funds who preferably charges a flat fee vs a % of my assets.

Im just looking for general information and strategy suggestions.

Among the many things I've learnt about real estate is how crucial it is to use data when analyzing markets and making investments.

Timing of the sale of each might be an issue, it's a complicated strategy you will want to think through and plan for before you list either property.