I can go much higher but a signature shouldn't cost a whole lot.

By the way Costa Hawkins is what exempts SFR from rent control.  

Since you mentioned that you are getting started, I highly suggest you house-hack (this is how I got started in Costa Mesa, Orange County).

This would be zero issue in Indianapolis and tons of normal conservative old school banks or credit unions would lend on this 75% of as is value and 75% of additional construction cost as long as not more than 75% after repair ARV.

Just split the money now when the cash is free.Also, paying all cash is usually a loss to you since the cash you spend is your cost.  As

Appfolio and Buildium are much stronger but cost a pretty penny.

I would bank on 25-30% of build cost as your skin in the game.

I'm Kenny, and there is a meet the second Wednesday of every month in Costa Mesa, and we talk about everything that has to do with REI but mostly about Rentals.

I am not married to either structure and the cost, as mentioned in my original post, is ridiculous.

You will surely need them for any sizable project like this....and that will drive up the cost....As far as flipping in a small town, you can make money anywhere, it just depends on the desirability of the area.