I also said that I use the cashflow projections to define the value of the property after it is back to a strong operating position.I just don't see the small cashflows from a few houses as being something that will project you into wealth in a rapid fashion.

Given that you were spending six figures previously that's a pretty rapid change.

I noticed that there are large, inexpensive homes in Tobyhanna and that the Zestimate valuations of these homes on Zillow is rapidly decreasing, often many thousands of dollars over the course of a month.

With few houses on the market, flips can sell rapidly, minimizing holding time and costs.

Thanks FWIW Contractors flipped long before flipping became trendy.I've been in the trades 46yrs & licensed for 31 years & personally I like liquidity, that being said its not always the best way to scale rapidly. 

The rapid expansion and development in the surrounding area is a significant factor in the "decline" in Duluth proper.

That's largely because it is A) In FAR greater shape than most people think it is, causing a pricing inefficiency, and B) undergoing a massive revitalization that's rapidly changing the city for the better.It's a perfect storm for outsized returns.

Ideally, I would like to sign the lease and do the initial walk-though in person, but that's not always possible and I either have my handy man do it for me,  or just let the tenants go through the checklist on their own and scan it to me.  

We are able to pay off necessary items to rapid rescore over 620 but still cannot get a pre-approval letter for our dream home that’s about to slip away today.  

I'm living in an area of rapid residential and commercial growth.