One of our things on the list for improvements is gravel for the driveway. 

I currently work doing exterior home improvement and was planning on doing a lot of the rehab myself

Sounds like I should stick to my numbers and keep searching through the different sources.

Have an agent set up an mls search/alert for it.

A simple google search returned me this one: https://landlordassoc.org/Find similar associations and join them.

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It may not be an issue, most banks will count your rent as income once the property has been rented for 6 months so that will improve your debt to income.

But, do Not take the “free” title insurance...it’s not really free as their title co. adds a bunch of junk fees, and.....their title searches don’t include non recorded liens, and they will be excluded in the title policy.  

Many electric companies offer incentives for improvements, start there.  

So, if you can find a good cash flow deal, I think it is a good place, but I'd be concerned to bet on appreciation - unless you are looking to force appreciation through home improvements.