That’s a factor in getting rehab upfront.

Its really going to come down to multiple factors, including your personal situation/strategy but it appears you are definitely thinking about things in exactly the right way.I'd say since it doesn't seem to be an "urgent" need - I'd advise talking to some lenders and since the rate environment is still moving quite a bit, settle on a interest rate / points combo that is "your number" and when market rates move down to that point - have the lender contact you and get ready to go, and just wait until that occurs

Good school districts make for better long-term investments, so it’s something to keep in mind when choosing a property.So while schools might not be your number one factor when flipping, they can definitely help increase the speed of sale and final profit.

Redfin says its value could be 150-160k, but I doubt that’s accurate, unless the market heats up with lower interest rates.What factors should I consider?

HELOCs for investment properties are 2x higher in rate usually due to the higher risk factors placed oon them by fannie/freddie and a more conventional risk assessment is applied when underwritting them.

Please work with an experienced lender to help you understand the right loan products.There is an operational cost to raising rents that does not seem factored into your process. 

According to Opendorse:The collegiate NIL market is projected to grow by more than 40% this year, with an overall estimated market spend of $1.67BThe collegiate NIL market is projected to eclipse the $2B mark in tandem with the highly anticipated revenue sharing slated for the 2025 academic yearIn the commercial segment, Women’s Basketball is in the number two spot for total compensation, second only behind FootballBy 2025, Top 25 NCAA DI quarterbacks can expect to net more than $1.3M annuallywhen factoring Scholarships & Benefits, Commercial NIL, Collective NIL, and Revenue Share paymentsCompetitive collective budgets within Power 4 conference are up 50% YoY, amassing to a war chest of $13.9MWhat schools have the top NIL Budgets?

Iso g this info you can better determine projected vacancy based on factors you can control on top of the fact that you could have other amenities or the best presentation that would help minimize vacancy.

These factors make the city a honeypot for investors looking to strike a balance between cash flow and appreciation potential, and positions Huntsville as a good option for either medium-term or long-term rentals.

I believe we're likely in or are heading towards recession but I agree that the factors that led to the GFC are not in place.