The real key is to have a good lead managemnet and follow up system.

Depending on their system this could be fruitful...or incredibly frustrating.Another option is to use a "List Service" and pay for the information.

I am part of a national referral system, so if you find you need some help finding someone DM me and I will see what I can do.

Most items do degrade over time, such as a roof or HVAC system.

He goes over his step by step system of buying a property, and BRRRing it from a distance. 

Honestly, I've become a lot more confident about home plumbing and electrical systems.

I'm in a unique situation. 

For sure comparing green apples to red apples considering LA , SFV is another unique animal.

This is where the big guys with $$ to pull many lists and do the mash up can cut through where no budget small timers have trouble getting calls and deals.Best method to find motivated sellers is always:   Door knocking run down looking houses, FSBO sign out front, from a list of 30-60-90 days late on mortgage list.Google:  30-60-90 days late leadsI just bought 1000 leads from citricato, around $0.35/ea which is cheap vs other sources.No simple source of late on real estate taxes so I subbed to Tom DiAngostino's tax lien system, just to mail the late on tax info in his system.  

Today I received a call from the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (which is the agency in charge of the sewer system of several towns in New Jersey) telling me that in order for the City to complete all of the permits I had to pay a one time fee of $1,500.00.According to the employee of the PVSC, this charge is incurred for anyone purchasing a home from a bank if you decide to renovate that home.