Also watch out for any HOA restrictions of course, and be aware that interest rates may be a lot higher for a non-warrantable condo - although I'm not sure how that would play out if it's your primary.  

You need to watch the market yourself and get a real understanding of the market. 

I feel that I've watched enough videos and I am continuing to read.

It is important to always watch the market.

What strategies have worked for you, and what should I watch out for?

There is no wrong way to do this unless you aren't doing it at all OR you're harrassing peopleIf you find yourself attending a bunch of educational webinars, watching too many tutorial/training videos, or anything other than those 2 things, take some time to stop and reflect. 

This was an off market deal that an older lady presented to me.

Watching the strike team go wild slapping stop work orders like crazy. 

You can watch and read all the books in the world.

part of BRRRR is sweat equity and watching things closely, and that's exactly what you can't do remotely / from Internet.you tell me - how will you not do this?