It seems prices are relatively high in the area and that leads me to wonder if I should keep looking for a good deal locally or if it would be a better idea to invest out of state.

We found this property had good bones and bad pictures on Zillow.

Let me know this is a scam sounds to good to be true and thanks in advance! 

Hi Robert, did you come up with a good software solution?   

Good luck!

As a good case study I  acquired an 11 unit mix-use building in May where I vacated 9 apartment units and will complete kitchen/bath renovations and build out one vacant commercial space.

good question. 

I wrote a long piece a while back you might find helpful: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/due-diligence-ultimate-gu...Good luck!

Good luck with your venture. 

Maybe it will go quicker than others because you are motivated, but start with that good help mindset that you finished with.