Hi JAY,I'm reaching out to have your feedback on the Decatur Market.

In this I hope that I can link with someone that can provide more insight into the local market.

Also, confirm market rents support your investment.

Fix-and-flip is an exciting area, and being flexible is important in this changing market.

By far your best bet are cheaper markets.

I hope the marketing claims are accurate on the PVC based flooring as I am putting it in my 4th unit in the last year. 

Many investments that seem to promise higher than market returns do so because of higher than market risk.

It sounds like a single family house where you will be living in the house(personal use).Therefore, you may not be getting the tax benefits you think you are.Consult an accountant.I am not sure why your sister would agree to this as well, she is losing $170,000 in this transaction and she faces the possibility of you increasing her rent.You also have to charge market rent or close to market rent or it is all deemed personal use.

Depending on your long term goals I wholesale and use the assignments fees to buy free and clear properties and I use creative marketing to buy and keep in my portfolio. 

Cash flow is crucial, especially if you depend on it for your monthly income.Selling the property for $170k, which is above its market value of $120k, might seem like a good deal initially.