Unfortunately this is not as apparent and may require speaking with past borrowers but I would go with the lender with a streamlined and rationale draw process even if the underwriting/ origination process requires more of my time & completing/ turning over additional documentation.

If the HOA includes any perks (eg access to a pool), you can use that as a selling feature to tenants.

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The goal is not to cash flow, and it never was.a lot of new investors run the numbers on a house hack and get discouraged, because the rent they'd take in wouldn't totally offset the mortgage. but the goal was never to cash flow positive - that was just a feature of the market several years ago when interest rates were so low.

My biggest advice is to Invest in high-quality, professional photos that highlight the lake views, dock access, and unique features like the gravel lot and dead-end road location.

The rain refresh has the new technology feature where water and dirt sort of just fall off of it, making it self cleaning for the most part. 

The first floor features a renovated kitchen with a large island, connecting a cozy sitting room, a living room with a 55" TV, a dining area, and a spacious back porch.

For a basic 1100 square foot home with the features you've listed, the current market average ranges from $175 to $250 per square foot.

I feel like it may be good to also establish a relationship with a lender to streamline future projects. 

The bedroom features a King bed and TV and it connects to both the renovated bathroom with standing shower and accesses the screened porch.