In the end my buddy and I nearly broke even after we included the monthly payments that we collected.

@Mike Sferayou got some great responses to this including from @Kevin Sobilo and @Bill B.there is no right answer to this question.right now, i am looking to minimize outlays on rental properties, and am having success with seller financing. 

When looking for cash flowing markets.. a lot of investors, including myself, are looking in cities like Cleveland.

With nearly 250 homes branded under Hestia, I think I'm finally getting a little bit of traction with the big guys but there is still alot to be done. 

We have a few of these (not this brand but they are all the same IMHO) and they will help keep the sofas clean$89.90 - uhome 8.5qt Stand Mixer - https://www.walmart.com/ip/uhomepro-8-5QT-Stand-Mixer-Home-C...This is intriguing to me.

It should include a few exhibits attached like a scope of work, a blank change order form, a final layout illustration, and a lien waiver (for the final payout) that they sign before starting.

I am expanded my door knocking operation to include other people within my company.

@Chirag Mehta For construction costs, you should be around +/- $100 PSF which would include all sitework, utilities, and going vertical with modern finishes.  

So minimal impact to credit during the rehab process.It appraised for $173k after rehab, refinanced and paid everyone off including the seller, and walked with cash to do my next deal :)

That continuous flow of new nice properties wouldn't hurt your valuation, since they can go into something brand new instead of something that is 3 years old?