Also most townhome developments are part of some sort of HOA and if there is an HOA they will definitely not allow you to form a condo within the bounds of their HOAFeel free to reach out if you have more questions!

Most HOAs do allow rentals but you may need to obtain a rental permit or adhear to certain lease provisions.Feel free to PM me if you have any questions - would be happy to chat / give guidance

If you have any other resources (preferably free) to analyze properties, it'd be greatly appreciated.

I am a builder in NWA.I have given some investors opportunities to partner in builds with me.The deal structure is beneficial for investors because they get a newly built rental property for below retail price.Feel free to connect with me if it is something that would interest you.

Vrbo has free price automation and analytical tools to compare the competition and see trends.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Feel free to reach out. 

This frees you to focus on higher-value tasks like growing your portfolio, owner communication, and big-picture strategy.2.Adopt a Portfolio Management Structure: Early on, I ran a departmental structure (separate teams for maintenance, leasing, collections, etc.), and it caused inefficiencies and communication breakdowns.

I could refi and have the property for free plus maybe 5k and $120/mo but to me - that just isn't a good return. 

It’s a solid option if you’re confident about refinancing before the higher rate kicks in or if you want to save more month-to-month early on.Option 2 (3.5% DP, Permanent Buydown): Lower upfront costs free up cash to invest elsewhere, and the 5.4% permanent rate adds predictability.