I am new to flipping and currently try to identify my farm area (within 1 hour from LAX area).

I think that is a huge first step of identifying which market and why?

-I know you're great at tracking from speaking with you previously, but as far as spreadsheets it wouldn't be a bad idea to make a list of vendors/local places that you can easily identify and obtain high replacement items or things like appliances, etc. 

By running the numbers you will be able to identify what market can bring you the best deals.

You identify the property, get quotes from contractors to make repairs/upgrades, execute, the solidify the loan terms with the purchase + repairs all financed into a lump principal amount.

Have you identified said investment property?

75% to 90% occupancy would be wonderful... would definitely make our numbers work.We did use ABNB, VRBO and VH4R to identify comps.

Identify the handful of things you are really good at and see if you can help another investor who may not be so good at them. 

Bookkeeping is not a sexy topic to discuss, unless you're an accountant, but having great bookkeeping provides some huge benefits: Tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to boost profitability or keep more cash in your businessManage Cash AvailabilityRaise Capital Identify winning or losing properties Compare GrowthAudit ProtectionMaximizing Tax Deductions from your expensesPrepare Your Taxes (with a lower bill and less hassle)Reduces Stress & Anxiety about your business's performanceIf bookkeeping is causing you stress or your spending hours per month trying to update your books, just to have your CPA bill you for fixing them in tax season, it is time to outsource this function of your business!

Identify the individual circuits first, and determine what else is on the circuit, and what size breaker they have.