Because people expect to negotiate so they fulfill the desire. 

Nothing fancy 50' x 100' lot in a not so desirable area of town that allows MH's.

Still, one has to ask the question  what repairs are NECESSARY, such as the updating of the wiring because it's unsafe, and which ones you desire because you want higher rents.  

But when it comes to fix and flips, you must set aside your own desired and likes and just match the comps.

I'm looking for a multifamily strictly for an investment, and we looked at some pretty awful duplexes for the $250k range, in very blue-collar neighborhoods (although not too far from desirable areas).  

This house is in a desirable neighborhood in Vegas and previously sold in 2006 for $700k.

This house is in a desirable neighborhood and previously sold in 2006 for $700k.

Once I do a few flips, I would like to start to find more desirable rental properties in my immediate area, as well as continue flipping.  

@Rick AlviSince you are posting on this website, and because you mentioned "in a few years I may rent it out", I am assuming that you have a desire to invest in rental property beyond the one that "may" be rented out in the future....

I made a spreadsheet that subtracts my desired cash flow from the NOI to give me a mortgage payment.