BRRRR versus selling after rehab

[Charles Burkeen]

Hello, first time poster here. I am interested in a mix of flipping and BRRRR as a strategy.

I hope to start by flipping in order to create capital in the beginning and as needed. However I would like to do what makes the most sense on a case by case basis.

BRRRR will be at minimum security for retirement, with the hopes of proceeding rapidly in order to leave my day job and go REI full time.

I realize that most investors have a good idea when analyzing a property whether they will sell or rent, however My questions are...

What criteria do you use when deciding to sell or rent?

Do you form a decision to sell or rent before purchase or during or after rehab?

Do certain factors during rehab change your plans to sell or rent?

How much do cash flow, property taxes, appreciation, lower or higher than expected rehab costs factor in and which are more important?