awesome tip @Brandon Vukelich on leaving a vacant unit!

Competition with owner-occupants and the age of the homes (70-120+) will squeeze your margins and expose you to a fair amount of risk.

You are going to want to find some good wholesalers in your area that can help you find distressed properties, or network/cold call some home/duplex owners in your area to see if you can find a discounted distressed properties, use the heloc to get hard money loan.  

FHA owner occupant buyer is still the highest and best buyer for median and under homes. 

Featuring stylish, modern furnishings and vibrant, fun amenities, this home is perfect for a variety of short-term rental visitors.

@Katie Camargo I would consider: HELOC or Cash-Out Refinance:Post-closing, the higher appraisal gives you the potential to tap into the equity via a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) or a cash-out refinance.

Any tips or advice would be super helpful! 

Upgraded the backyard and re-styled and provided high end furnished to the home What was the outcome?

I'm also willing to work on the homes, scout opportunities and negotiate deals. - A fourth? 

Would it be legal to wholesale a family members home (est. 1M), and receive a fee for the wholesale services?