They can provide insights into whether locking in a new rate now could be advantageous or if other financial strategies could make holding the property more viable.Additionally, consider the overall financial picture, including your ability to cover the mortgage without the rental income covering all expenses.

I do think that a wholesaler that will do well has to have a feel for both numbers otherwise they are wasting everyone's time tying up the property.Not sure where you are in terms of getting into the game but while paying a contractor to look at a property is an option, unless you have it locked up it will cost you for him / her to come by and "teach" you what they see and the costs. 

The guy next door had broken in, changed the locks, gotten the power switched into his name and had it rented out on AirBNB. 

Once the lender receives the new insurance policy to properly insure the new owner, that is what triggers thr due on sale clause.

Con's- more expensive monthly, locking us down to CLT/ condo building for what I am guessing at least 5 years to at least make it worth it. not as much revenue/wealth building opportunity as duplex

Run the numbers and if they make sense, pull the trigger.

They mentioned that the rate will be higher if locked for 5-6 months.

Sprinkler systems are a pain to deal with, in terms of maintenance (inspections etc) and risk of flooding during winter freezes and tenants accidentally triggering them.

Door lock, detector batteries, other consumables, replacement of damaged or disappearing items like pool towels and linens, replacing blown out screens (I spent over a grand just on screens last year though we did have a freak huge hail storm).

Con's- more expensive monthly, locking us down to CLT/ condo building for what I am guessing at least 5 years to at least make it worth it. not as much revenue/wealth building opportunity as duplex