This might offset the rate difference, especially when conventional financing isn't as easily accessible due to strict income or employment documentation requirements.2.

I do not give the code or address out early, for the same reasons others have mentioned.  

It's important to do your research and know the current laws. https://law.justia.com/codes/m...Do yourself a favor: buy "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO.

I had to evict one tenant already and am being much more strict in my screening process.

IMHO You can go with ducted minisplit systems as this is a new build and subject to the newer energy code.

What do you think of the area code 34746 in Kissimmee for investment ? 

A friend recently asked me to compare two Houston zip codes, 77008 and 77063, from an investment perspective.Now, I'm a big fan of Texas, but the first thing I said to him was that the weather is HORRENDOUS.

Make sure the basement area has egress and it is up to code to be considered a livable space. 

The 90%/100% programs are out there for new investors, I know of 1 maybe 2 that will provide those terms to a new investor given:Credit is 750+Appraisal numbers came in fantasticThe zip code the house is in is a favorable one for an exitI've closed or oversaw the close of 100s of bridge loans, be happy to answer any questions you may have about it.If your ARV is 550k, that means you want your max project cost to be about 398k (72.5% of ARV), if you buy for 359k that leaves hardly any room at all for rehab costs. 

There is some blighted in that ZIP code.