This will also give the maximum possible money at a lower rate and refi the same property again if interest rates drop substantially.

Co-hosting is lower cost and easier to scale once you have your systems in place.

It’s priced competitively using area comps (even slightly lower), it shows well, and we even allow dogs (no cats). 

Is it listed at the correct price, does it need to be lower, or can it be higher?

If you can lower your risk by getting a set of experienced eyes on the property perhaps you can waive inspections with confidence. 

HOA and insurance costs as low as possible.Can you suggest a few good cities in the FL with lower vacancy rates and close to nature/activities?

Oftentimes, we would work closely with CPA to make sure how our borrower's taxes can be filed that would save them from paying taxes, but also making sure they can qualify in a lender's perspective.You would want to make sure your first few deals has an acceptable of return in order to lower your DTI and expand your investment portfolio in Real Estate.

Long term rents are not as high as Raleigh, however, the cost of entry is much lower.

When we wholesale in Denver metro its usually 78-80% ARV, we would only go lower if it was a slightly riskier deal (no good comps, stigmatized area, layout that might not make sense, house will be listed in the winter).Having said that our flippers are still having success with those number because of how hot the Denver area is. 

For example, making a larger down payment can help you lock in lower interest rates.