Personal risk management preference here.  

Prefer northern California location

Do you have a preference to Cozy.co or Rentprep?

I’m looking for rental properties I would like to hold for long term.Cashflow over appreciationLooking for home with 3 bedrooms & 1+ bathrooms 1100 - 1400 sqft In a C or better neighborhood Under 70k Deteriorated property preferred

Most agents would prefer to take a new listing over working with an investor, so you have to find the rare exceptions.

I prefer that model because it allowed us to get lines we could use for various costs that come up during the process.

I work a 9-5 job which I like doing but would prefer to have that passive income stream.

Which strategies do you prefer?

I don't see a category for it in the MLS so the more familiar Condo approach would be preferred but it is interesting.

Considering the current market now many Lenders  prefer Investors with an experience at least 2-3 completed deals but that does not mean you won't qualify as a new investors the only thing is that the terms might be a bit higher but With your good credit i believe you can get a better terms.