What questions would you ask the owner in order to help evaluate the repairs needed?

We moved up north of you a year ago and I believe that housing prices have just about doubled (not scientific, just my observations)I still look pretty actively to help friends that are moving here from Cali and definitely note the type of properties that we looked for a couple years ago are now about double the price, easily 50%..You can add to the reasons that article listed, which are good guesses, the fact that tens  of thousands of Californians are flocking to AZ each year to escape the mess that CA has become.

I attended Brandon's Webinar "How to Evaluate and Offer on Rental Properties" and I could have sworn that he said that this boot camp was free with Pro annual membership.

Very active with Washington LL's Association.I don't think I should blast his number here you can easily find it.

@Nancy ConradAn agent can list a fixer upper just as easily as they can list a turnkey property.  

I’m looking to start doing my “dry reps” as David Greene calls it, so when I do get my down payment saved, I will be able to quickly evaluate a BRRRR deal.I plan on looking through homes for sale in my area and running the numbers on them to see how they pan out.

No but someone could make it a duplex Easily, We didn't bother with it because at that time I was having a lot of troubles with the city over Permits or the lack of on other projects. 

We can go dutch and zoom over a cup of java.Careful though...I'll likely give you the same advice as @Eric James Analysis paralysis and shiny object syndrome can easily kill a business before it ever starts. 

In your next SFR evaluate it like you would a rental investment deal, which will hopefully make it more attractive as a hold and rent next time you move.

Interest rates are huge and if you are getting a traditional mortgage they can make a big difference.Try evaluating your market.