You want to choose an agent that invests in the asset class you are seeking and utilize their network and connections which will save you months if not years of work.

i do know one female investor in beach areas of Orange County that sometimes chooses to add ADU on her flips and does well, but she is not hands off and is selective where she adds the ADUs.  

When choosing the right market, it’s important to decide whether you’re focused on cash flow or appreciation.

If a tenant chooses not to rent a place because the dishwasher is on the left instead of the right then you just dodged a headache of a tenant who would complain about everything. 

Good luck with whichever path you choose!

Choosing the right contractors are important.

This will help direct your search to the right areas, property types and price point.If you're purchasing all-cash, skip that step.Depending on your goal and preferred timeline for closing, the majority of your time should be spent searching for and analyzing deals.Searching: Look at public listing sites; connect with an investor friendly agent and choose 1 to work with who can search MLS and off-market inventory; for additional off-market options, consider growing your own database of wholesalers and homeowners Analyzing: Your agent can send comps and you can also search public listing sites for sold homes.

I obviously can't pick and choose what score to accept due to the Land Lord tenant act laws.

Choosing a professional restoration company seems really important, especially for damage like water, fire, or mold.

It will be best to choose one and run with it for a bit so you have a base of comparison for the future - keycheck is a solid start.