Once you have narrowed your list call a few agents in the area to get the real scoop.Google for any info you want to know about an area.

It's always wise to be conservative when doing your estimates (both on rehab costs and ARV) so let's assume $220k ARV and $100k rehab costs$220k * 70% = $154k - $100k Rehab cost = $54k Offer...In my opinion a $40k range of ARV isn't acceptable and you should narrow it down so you can have a clear idea of what you can offer and what you can't.A more precise flip formula =Max Purchase = ARV - Rehab - Fixed Costs - Desired ProfitBut again, you need an accurate ARV!

Sometimes with camera you still may not know, as you may get to a collapsed section and all you can see is flooded murky water, but if he can pushed through that and continue, you can narrow things down.You can ask the city to check their end.

The area around Lake Mary is nice, I agree if you can really narrow in on your market its easy to know the deals when you see them.

Once you do that, it would help someone like me narrow down where good options for you are.

This way, you can narrow down your send out criteria to maximize your return vs response.Hope this helps

Your posts have greatly helped me narrow my search and follow my investing strategies further down the rabbit hole.

In summary, I am looking for insights into the Charleston SC submarkets so I can narrow my search and ultimately find a buy-and-hold property that will generate positive (~$100 per door) cash flow in a "booming" market.

It is narrow with no yellow lines, but about 2800 cars a day on average. 

The profit margin does seem very narrow.