Additionally, you may find that the pressure of the hard money loan will cause you to go faster and make poor decisions, or life could happen, and you could be delayed in completing the rehab.  

Yes, because it will be a wise decision in the long term and when you move out and rent the other unit it will cash flow in the (+) positive.

Every once and a while a contractor will quote a job I was planning to DIY (like bathroom vanity) for less than I thought I could do it for because they have left over parts from another job, this makes it an easy decision.

It's up to the individual accredited investor to perform research and make an informed decision.   

It’s definitely a tough decision and it seems like the market is hard to find any deals right now.

Of course, offers will be made with varying amounts, and you will weigh the overall offer and make your decision. 

Still, good call on your investment decision.

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.

Those are two separate decisions.

If I wanted to move to Nashville and be an agent, what would some be that I needed to think about before making this decision.