@Anthony Bodota welcome to BP in the OC. 

If it’s a good deal based on the comps, and in a good location, then I’d look into a conventional loan and maybe putting a little more down so that it cash flows.

Closed on this loan 2 months ago. 

You subject yourself to a lot of risk on DIY.   

Hey Jack, welcome to the Forums.It’s great to have you here.

My coach suggested (and I implemented) a "must do tracker"....it's a color coded spreadsheet (I like to print multiple copies and keep them on a clipboard to stay in my sight/top of mind). 

Property needed some TLC as it had some termite damage and active infestation at time of move in, got quotes from contractors to replace some studs but all quotes came in too high so ended up doing most of the work on the home myself which meant the home sat vacant until January 2025 at which point i placed on rental sites but still waiting for vacancy to be filled.

Now do i think human activities can have impact on this, 100%.

Please DM anytime, and I will do my best to get back to you :) You can do this! 

The ones who are extremely selective—sticking to just one or two partners over decades—tend to have a more stable trajectory.