Sounds like you have pretty healthy reserves, but I would wait for the dust to settle after you start your new job.

That seems to leave room for a very healthy profit if the planning is done correctly.Hope that helps!

Without a doubt I keep places clean and healthy but not to standards I want my home with finishes and the like. 

Its home ownership rate is below the national average, so that lends itself to a healthy rental market. 

It's from having a long healthy relationship with a portfolio lender. 

(Smile in your voice, all are welcome to apply!)  

Buying the homes at steep discounts and adding a little TLC accounts for very healthy profit margins for flippers.

The stupid, lazy, greedy agent reaches in and quickly grabs 2.5-3% of the money, stuffs it in his pocket and with a big, moronic smile on his dumb face, congratulates himself for another closed escrow and thinks he's making a killing.

I make a plan for my week: Monday - go to HD after work and get supplies for project ATuesday - go to Property 1 after work and do project A; if raining, go to Property 2 and do project Betc...Here's a sample of my list: PRIORITY TASK UNIT TOOLS NEEDED CONCERN FALL 2019 install spark igniter 1R 1R 1.5 recoat flat part of roof EX 1.7 insulate/brick over AUX BS windows AUX BS with Eli 2 parge W wall of basement BS with Eli 2.5 brick over front 2 basement windows BS with Eli 3 remove plants on side of garage wall GAR weathering 3 replace 2R pavers EX 3 repair bottom basement door hinge BS security 3 repair water main street valve EX $$$$ water damage 3.5 clean out chimney BS maintenance 4 1" PEX for basement water supply BS maintenance 4 properly cover sewer in auxiliary basement AUX health I haven't completely filled out all the columns, but you get the idea.Just know if you weather this storm, the seas will calm and give you time to improve your situation and prepare for the next wave. 

I'm in the SF Bay Area and my predominate factor is [the amount of time I estimate for rehab (I'm a contractor) and the closing time and the average DOM (days on market) before I expect to receive an acceptable offer] vs [the amount I can potentially make.]For example, it may not be 30% margin (less 10% holding costs) but if I can make a hypothetical 50k on a 6 month flip on a deal where I have 150-200k of skin in the deal, I will deem that as acceptable--granted I factor in a healthy cushion for additional holding time and additional rehab cost.