What I'm hoping for is an Excel or spreadsheet template that allows me to play around with these variables and, most importantly, calculates the IRR and TIR for each scenario.Does anyone have a board or Excel sheet they use for this kind of investment simulation?

What have been your experiences?

In this low-inventory environment, the right renovation loan can open up possibilities that you might have passed by otherwise.  

It's a big upgrade from say camping in a lean to on hiking trails.Side question for me personally - do you have a mortgage on this property?

Having your son involved in the loan, title, and insurance policy does have both benefits and drawbacks.

I have lenders that I can point you to that would likely be able to give you a better product that will pay off that primary residence loan, or restructure it into one that doesn't take so much long term value out of your equity.

We have experience purchasing properties through our LLC using lending, where we own 100% of the properties.

I have experience with Quickbooks Online, and looking to learn to use Appfolio as I have heard that is a common software tool used for managing the books for REI.

Thus, I’m going thru background and experience checks of GCs, with relevant experience before selecting one instead of using my usual crew which doesn’t have such experience.

Commercial insurance rates have increased significantly over the past few years, and 5-unit is the most inefficient asset type to buy.