I also need EXACTLY this... a lockbox (not a lock installed on a door) so this is really appealing to me! 

This isn't to say that you can do lesser quality work--especially when it comes to your mechanicals--but you won't have the pressure to make a sale at the completion of a rental, because it will be appealing to someone looking for somewhere to live for a year or 2 as opposed to having to meet the tastes of someone looking to put their roots down for 30 years or more.In that time, you can learn about drywall, plumbing, electrical, and how much material costs overall, while not having a super pressurized "out" date, or being worried about when to list.Starting with a nice, boring, 3 bed 1 bath rental is my advice for newbies, as you'll learn about what it will take to flip, without having the pressure of a flip over your head, or having your money tied up in.Also, investing by being a lender with someone more experienced than you may give you a good insight without having any pressure at all, and only observing the process while awaiting a check with a return at the end.

I have no deals under my belt yet, and I find lease options (particularly sandwich lease options) the most appealing as a way to get my start.

Would you spend the extra money to add these extra features that should appeal to more people?

Property is located in a B+ area and apartments could use an update from their current C+ appeal.

These are typically greatest in regeneration areas where the house price to earnings ratio is more favorable and money is being spent making them more appealing with better amenities.

I thought 203k looked appealing but realized rehabs must be done in 6 months for that.

If that's appealing to you, and the numbers work, then make an offer.

This deal appealed to me because it would be a great introduction to buying, managing, rehabing, and networking all with the benefit of a hands-on approach.

This deal appealed to me because it would be a great introduction to buying, managing, rehabing, and networking all with the benefit of a hands-on approach.