go to Home Depot, talk to some general contractors, join your local Facebook and meetup groups and start getting good ranges for every major item.

If you have a good relationship with a lender who has a track record of great customer service and hitting all deadlines, even better if they have a good local reputation with the listing agents in the market that you do business in, then that’s worth more than the promise of a slightly lower rate from an untested lender IMO. 

To answer your question yes its enough but in many cases it might be risky.2. location, room to raise rents, occupancy of property, local laws, type of investment are just a few topics that play a huge part. 

being hands-on and local is a big advantage.

They can also look into local workforce development programs that might help them find new employment quickly.

Furnished Finder is a good idea, even if the fit with travel nurses hasn’t been ideal—it might be worth exploring other platforms for mid-term renters or marketing directly to local families in need of temporary housing.One thought: consider offering seasonal promotions or themed packages to draw in more guests, like holiday stays or discounts for longer weekends.

You can connect with the local chamber of commerce and/or planning and development departments to find what is coming to the area that would create some appreciation.

Are you not working with any Local Realtor?

We had money and access to creator over and above the cost of the course so we were able to hit the ground running.

You may just want to hire a good local property manager...