@Max Nathanyou won't be able to get a loan "for the down payment" specifically, so you'd need cash from some other source, like a HELOC or a personal loan. 

I would define 'pent-up demand' as the number of people ready and willing to buy a home but holding off for very specific reasons. 1.

Be sure to consult with your CPA to determine if you can utilize these deductions based on your specific tax situation.

Each one has a specific reason, to be sure.  

While I’m not in Little Rock, I’ve found that networking with local brokers and property managers can be key to uncovering neighborhood-specific insights.

I mostly agree with Huong, but in specific cases, a small negative cash flow is not the end of the world.

For us, the only time we pay contractors upfront is when it is for really specific jobs like full HVAC and full Electrical jobs, and these are somewhat large companies with vans and trucks, so we know that these guys aren't running anywhere with our $3k upfront payment. 

@Nicholas DillonRentometer can give you a rangeZillow also can give a rangeThe best source would be to call a loc a property manager or realtor and have them also give you a range as at end of day they will have most recent and updated numbers and have a better feel for where the market is at

I noticed that Chase and Bank of America charge fees for wires unless you meet specific criteria.

Bogleheads was the source of most of my formative personal finance education (for ~14 years), and it’s relevant because the SWR discussions there are typically in the 2-4% range.