Unit count is usually an ego driven measure many investors fall into.

You can run your own comps on Zillow/redin  make sure you understand your local market and how much finishes, bed bath count effect prices, don’t lie to yourself about arv or project it to go up that’s how you end up in trouble.if you can get all those variables down, while things can still happen/go wrong you should have a good ball park of the potential profit margin, always room for error in your net profit, markets can shift, you can get hit with unexpected expenses etc. 

There are plenty, and happy to give projections via email, Orlando is different to beach or ski resort markets, and bedroom count in Orlando is king, coupled with a solid HOA.

I can pull it off even with super high gas prices in PNW.Also, in my experience, "career growth" in the W2 world is slow and agonizing... wouldn't count on it if you're an investor.

Can I count these hours towards the hours required for REPS?

The option fee counts as a down payment when talking to future lenders.Monthly rent has NO credit going toward the purchase price/down payment.

I know investors who are buying up new homes for the purpose of renting out as soon as they're built (they're also counting on decent appreciation just in the 9 months it takes to build).  

If you go for a pool table you are going to want to get something really good quality or count on replacing it often because unless you get something with a real slate top the cheaper tables will be worn out quickly. 

Count yourself blessed on an easy turnover and move on.

It will get you in touch with some people, but definitely can't be counted on.....especially for more distressed assets/people.