If the property fails to meet our criteria, we're out of that money and must move on to the next project.

Anyway, to build a massive discount real estate brokerage is my dream of the moment.

I'd like to see the templates others are using to accurately project Cash on Cash and Cash Flow. 

Sounds like you have taken on a big project for your first one, but that's how we learn.

Research sold properties to see if the #s would make sense given your projected down payment amount.

After some minor maintenance projects and improvements, have had very few issues and cashflow has been slightly better than expected.

Challenges with finding people who want to do a smaller projects and not cost exorbitant amount of money Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Ensure the STR’s projected income comfortably covers new debt, even with conservative occupancy rates, and maintain reserves for market changes or vacancies.

Chas, The best option you have is that VA loan - the difference is SO massive between a DSCR or investment purchase and the VA option.

Is it good idea to do this project spending about 10k now.