It's working for me so far and this is my comfort zone because I invest in the areas I know well and have easy access.

If you are going to be using credit cards to buy the deal, and then credit cards to do the major rehabs necessary - I think everyone here is seeing that you will be tapping yourself out and the next major issue (car accident, health issue, etc) could really put a strain on you financially.In the end you have to be comfortable with the risks, but take the free advice you are getting from people with experience seriously.

So I don't think there is much competition for this property as not many know about it or are comfortable bidding online.

They won't budge out of their comfort zone of New Orleans.

Or is it more cash flow that concerns them, and what's the comfortable % of ARV after repairs they would look for?

A lot of people recommend making cold calls until you feel comfortable talking to people.

This will help you get more comfortable when negotiating.

Here is what is worth sending mail to...Would you feel comfortable walking the dog around the block around dusk?

The rest of the unit could feel comfortable, but Any area that is not getting a good mix of conditioned air will stagnate and the moisture will build up.

@Tom Mole Yeah my full name is Louis Christopher Orona, but as a child everyone called me Chris.