Also you can find lenders that are a lender (have their own guidelines and terms) who can also broker to make sure you're getting the best of both worlds. 

I'd recommend having enough to close on the deal + rehab + $5k in reserve as a minimum. 

They also handle legal matters, like making sure the property follows the rules or dealing with evictions if necessary.For finding deals, I recommend starting by connecting with investor-friendly agents in your target market.

I did it, because I had no choice, but I would not recommend it.The pictures below are all (young me) me, including the guy inside the septic system.

I recommend checking the areas near University Circle for that reason, but there are some spots not far from there that can be rough, so do your due diligence.

Would definitely recommend finding a partner who can help walk you through this if you decide to move ahead. 

Usually I don't like to buy or recommend to my clients to buy where there is a lot of new constructions going on that don't have a cap on how many properties they sell to investors.

My recommendation is none of the above.

@Jacob HavlovickBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Are there any resources available and recommended that would be better suited for creating a pro forma for new (spec) construction?