Also make sure to build on a property located in a desirable location with larger pop density and if holding for rentals, charge median rent for that market as lenders want to see a bigger pool of buyers/renters available to occupy/sell. 

I'm wholesaling and looking for seller financing deals to hold as rentals.

Looking to do my first house hack, along with getting into more buy and holds.

Now there is a whole array of ways this could be done, I'm not gonna run down that rabbit hold but fact is doing it all 100% on your capital alone is the hardest longest road.

If I add up all the lender fees and my holding costs—like points, origination fees, and interest —I can figure out how much profit I’ll make and what my maximum offer should be.

Those willing to go beyond that could be good partners for real estate investors.Traditional banks/Local Banks and non-bank lenders - If they are a portfolio lender, meaning they actually hold on to the loan and don't just collect your payment, then they have the ability to be flexible.

I think I'll hold off on any courses and just learn more from doing and the BP community.

Much more than a forum answer post can hold. 

Holds the contractor accountable.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.