Stay loyal and treat your CPA well, because true bargains are rare.Here're a few things to keep in mind when it comes to lower-priced CPA servicesNew inexperienced CPAs (as well as contractors, lawyers, dentists and all other specialists) often undercharge because they are desperate to get their new business going and are concerned that they won't have enough clients.

I think, in general, unless you're an extremely high W2 earner just looking to get into real estate for tax purposes, buying for cash flow gives you the durability to weather market fluctuations as you're never in a position where your back is against the wall and you need to sell... unless you have debt coming due.Now, that being said, if the true cash flow, after allocating for all expenses, vacancy, maintenance, capex, etc. is in the black, then I think taking a 5% CoC return in an appreciating market isn't a bad move, especially if there is a component of value-add. 

I think you are on the right track comparing options - however I would note that there isn't really a differentiation between "DCSR" and "ARM" - there are a lot of 5 Year ARM options for DSCR Loans so theres overlap - maybe you are referring to a true 5-year balloon bank/credit union type loan?

@Nathan Gesner  Typically true, Only got one animal control call on a single family yapper.

I am leaving out cost to build and sale price because I am strictly looking for any actual data or reference on the component itself which should give me a base line and hold true in most markets. 

I’d prefer to sell out right (get the higher price from an owner occupant.) and then just move in to a true rental in the same neighborhood.  

I really want to do this deal (obviously) but when it sounds to go to be true it most of the time is. 

Let’s play a game of true or false.  

New Investors Pay AttentionThe profit fron real estate comes from doing good solid deals, not by being cheap and cutting corners. 1,000% true!

Just depends if the site wants to cater to the true fan or to a larger audience (and both are viable models).