Maybe pics of the yard as it is now would help elicit some helpful alternatives.

Paying for traffic is quite expensive because of the nature of the business, you can expect to pay 3 to 5 dollars per click on average if you advertise in google or bing.

I think a mix of that and the 50% rule would give me a great way to eyeball potential properties until I get a natural feel for it.

However, there are so many better alternatives.

Start with knowing where to get private money lenders, build a list.Second, find a property you can get under contract and meets your criteria (i.e. 70% of ARV minus repair costs for instance).Third, create your Deal Analysis Report detailing the cost, repairs, ARV and your down payment.Fourth, submit your Deal Analysis Report to various lenders from your list in step one and negotiate a deal with them to close on the property.Fifth, after closing, contact some contractors to bid on repairs.Sixth, get your RE agent to market the property 2 weeks before work completion.Plan for contingencies and holding costs as well as alternate exit strategies.Hope this helps.

That should naturally play high into your considerations.

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There are sources to do that loan at 75% LTV (25% down) up to 862,500 if you need some alternatives.

Are there any other alternatives to finance this deal besides Private Money lenders or partnering with another Investor?