I just need the help starting my team, so I can start making my dream a reality.

BUT the harsh realities of BK RE in particular and NYC RE in general are well documented - mega expensive with depressing cap rates. 

Ask them for their own photos / videos as you mentioned (staged ones tend to look far different from reality)Make sure to have the inspection contingency (the inspector should be better than you or I at assessing the actual space) I don't do the neighborhood assessment contingency, because you can look that up / ask ahead of time.If you have a relative with time on their hands / near the area, ask them to look.

the reality to all those that say dont do repairs until full approval.. true full approval comes with a clear to close and usualy within 5 days or so of close date.. not enough time to do work.. and reinspect etcOP  were there same model homes in your hood.. did you know what they were selling for?

She has taken it so far to complain to City of LA Dept of housing and is calling health department now (in short "we want revenge" kind of mentality, but in reality, they don't have the money to pay).

That would be $308 off the top showing the property itself as only producing $65/month positive cash flow.With $74000 lying dead in your property you are in reality losing money every month you own the property.   

I agree that the best opportunities (generally) pop up in "B" and "C" class neighborhoods - but reality is, there is no neighborhood where every house is automatically going to be a profitable rental property.

The reality is that so many people live so packed in close proximity to public water sources this becomes a public health issue.  

For chicago , it's 6 -7 of brutal cold months.

To a novice this seems like a lot but the reality is that on a long term hold of a SFH this is realistic.