This deal stood out due to its strong resale potential and minimal risk.

You have no more at risk than you do in your own home (where you probably have more equity.) or your own car (where you probably have more risk.) and we won’t talk about if you have a pool or a dog. 

We did consider/evaluate that option, and have done multiple flips, but at those points have been under contract since New Year's Eve and carrying costs for another 2-3 months without a guaranteed sale is not the risk we want to assume.

What are the risks?

For many homeowners, particularly the elderly and those on fixed incomes, this cap can provide much-needed relief from what has been described as a “backdoor tax increase” due to rising property valuations [5].Long-Term Benefits and Potential DrawbacksWhile the immediate benefits for current homeowners are clear, there are several long-term implications and potential drawbacks to consider.

I was going to type “don't take uncomfortable risks.”

Understand your anxiety but remember you carry the insurance TO mitigate the risk.

With a $50K-$80K down payment and a DSCR loan, targeting markets like Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Colorado Springs, and North Carolina makes sense, as they offer strong rental demand and potential appreciation.

Does your lender only do one or the other of f/fYou are correct that paying for repairs before close presents a risk.  

However, in recent years, discerning investors are seeing immense potential in secondary and tertiary markets.