But if you are trying to teach yourself pivot tables instead of hunting for deals or managing the properties, then these are a detriment.The thing with any analyses you perform, they are ultimately done for the benefit of the people viewing them.  

Investors in your position can perform a fast rehab and in as little as 90 days refinance out of the interest only fix and flip loan and into a DSCR loan, 30 yr fixed product in the 7-8% range - cash out is available up to 75% of the appraised value at the 90 day mark.  

@Mohamad Guene  Simple answer - you will be cash flow negative, and your appreciation will be limited.We did a new build once for a rental - it performed miserably cash flow wise despite a great location and property - we ended up selling it 3 years later.There are very few new builds in Huntsville proper - are you referring to an outlying area like New Market or Meridianville?

The STR will pay out the first rental payment in January, so I have no idea how that one is performing. 

The properties that perform the best in the Smokies generally have an amenity that cannot be purchased at Lowes:  A quarter mile from Dollywood, an amazing view, or waterfront.  

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To the extent you borrow money to invest it has some influence… but not on the products you invest in, but rather your ability to borrow to invest in those products.  

If you have performance history that is tangible, that helps too. 

You manage the manager by having inspections performed.

I have acquired my experience from working on my personal live-in-flips and building ADUs, as an owner builder and self-performing most of the work.