In addition to that, the septic tank is undersized for the size of the home.

Instead of paying down someone else’s mortgage, you’re setting yourself up for bigger and better deals down the road.Your first deal is going to depend on a lot of factors—how important is location?

I can't always be there for my projects, so as I'm trying to implement a system that allows me to always factor in a GC. 

Also there is an additional tax on the returns due to the financing. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

In addition to cheaper prices through Minoan, they set up a site for your property with affiliate links in it. 

Additionally, I would suggest you run some financial calculations such as cash on cash return as well as any appreciation from the asset if/when you sell.

@John Underwood what would you say was the key factor is making your LTR cashflow so much? 

I was interested in something like owning a rental property as a way to generate some additional income. 

Property Valuation:Investors look at a variety of factors to determine a property’s value, including comparable sales (comps), rental income potential, and location.