Once I've completed these initial projects and built up some capital, my long-term goal is to transition into buy-and-hold investments in potentially more affordable markets to maximize cash flow and scale up.Right now, I'm particularly interested in investing locally here in the Seattle metro area.

Thank you for putting it out there and potentially saving someone else in the future. 

Potential cash flow How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

But if you get a major expense you could then potentially have a decent amount of debt.

Apparently some pretty sketchy people from that building are hanging out in front of mine which is scaring potential tenants away when our property manager brings them around.

I've never heard money/profit described as cute, so it's not important.The most important thing you mentioned, was the rent potential and ARV. 

Back home I would make a packet for my appraiser and never had a bad appraisal due to the that I specified the value add and the Reno amount and broke it down so they saw the potential and it always worked.  

., known for its upscale appeal and strong demand for vacation homes.Properties in the Hamptons attract affluent buyers and renters, offering a high potential for appreciation and steady rental income.he property may have been undervalued due to its condition, presenting an opportunity to add value through targeted renovations.

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential.

This has the potential to do the opposite.