Brand new investor - I wouldn't because of so many unknowns and lack of experience2.

Being specific about geography, price points, willingness to take as is properties, speed of decision making and closing, whether you are a cash buyer or not, property specs....that will go a long way in your brand as a good match for an agent.

Due to increased rates i did not refi so i did not get opportunity to see how an appraiser valued the half bathroom but the comps with same bathroom count had crazy valuation for the additional half bathroom.Taking under utilized space like a work area to add a br where the added br does not put you above the normal for the area can add value.Similar if a neighborhood is virtually all 3 br and 4 br properties and you find a 2 BR, it could be a value add to add the bedroom via new construction.  

These were brand new homes, so I expected less maintenance and issues, but I ended up having to personally monitor issues, and report them, then the majority did as they pleased, till the point we bailed at a loss.

For example:-A tenant complained about the AC not cooling, so I replaced the entire unit with brand-new equipment.

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Or coming out of a Ford dealership with a brand new Mustang GT vehicle.

I would definitely hold it until conditions settle down a little bit, with that loan and interest and being brand new home your cash will be good.