Do you have a "purchase team" identified?  

I can share a few contacts who can help you as you start building your team. 

For example, my team has built the business to the point where we have automated a lot of steps and have taken decisions out of wherever we can.

Shaping Your Future in Real Estatewith Brian Biro, America’s Breakthrough CoachOur very own Asheville-based international speaker, trainer and bestselling author will join us for a powerful presentation at our February meeting that you will want to see…and invite your business partners, team members and your spouse/life partner!

Furthermore, a lot of what I read and see is generic and dated.  

That often means the property is ready to be had by me and my team....

It takes time and a trustworthy team and probably not ideal for your first buy ...but perhaps something to take on in the future.

Attending open houses or teaming up with a real estate broker to look at distressed properties will help you understand the market better.Good Luck!

I'd say the #1 factor in how successful you'll be with them is who you buy through, i.e. the team.

It sounds like in a few years you can put your kids to work on your houses and have a built-in rehab team!