Can you fix up long distance, can you resell to retail buyer, or investor.

They say when your running a race to follow the person who’s going a bit faster than you do you can challenge yourself and keep a good pace at the same time.

TK is paying retail for a property, thus more out of pocket, but it completely fixed up with the right TK provider.

So you find a home that is below median, however it is at retail price and the cashflow is not great, then what?  

Wholesalers mostly but rents are strong for updated properties and oddly you will be battling with retail buyers for even outdated properties with good "bones" because of all the 203K loan programs available which provide up to 35K in rehab as part of the primary mortgage.

Lady was trying to cook 25 pieces of chicken in a regular size FryDaddy....wtf...I bet yo made money on that one.. most insurance these days in many markets is far higher than retail values.

Vic Hartounian It all depends on what pace you wish to build up your rental portfolio.

I am aware many flippers start going out of business.Every home owners realize the technology gives them an AVM value which is not far from retail.

Nearby retail development, especially big employers like hospitals and manufacturers and does the area retail commercial development fit your intention like for low income, middle class, or high class and does it fit your plans. 

Your biggest challenge is not class, it's size.  18 units is too small for onsite management and a different business model than SFR management companies have (no apartment vendors, slow unit turns, retail pricing on maintenance).