No renovations, no interfacing with public, contractors, vendors, tenants, property management, etc.

Another option is you could get a construction/bridge loan.My sense is thebuilder wants money upfront and insurance is saying no - which is typical in commercial deals where contractor does not get paid until work is done - none of this upfront stuff except for some mobilization costs.

creating equity partnerships with contractors, no cash up front to do labor.

Just learning how contractors work (or don't work), and how to manage them is a feat unto itself!  

DSCR rates have been lower than conventional lately and DSCR offers 40 years amortization, 5/6 ARMs, Interest Only to help cash flow.If you have any questions feel free to reach out I enjoy helping and talking REI!

As a first-time home buyer, beingwell-informed and prepared can make all the difference in turning thisexperience into a smooth and enjoyable journey.

If I was approached about 4&5 they'd be looking for a different contractor.

Conversely, some nurses might want to "get away" from where they're working and drive up to 30 minutes away in order to enjoy a more rural, quieter rental.Safety, furnished, and ease of getting to/from work, closeness of restaurants, and "not like a hotel" types of properties are what I would look for in a rental.Would love to hear more about your real estate journey as it progresses!

We plan to keep our personal residence and investment properties here in Colorado Springs and enjoy both the beach and the mountains!

He'll need to set the heads, run the lines, hook up the lines, ensure a vacuum, pressure test, and release refrigerant, perhaps even adding some.The contractor knows he's not making a ton of money, and even though his margins aren't there because you're supplying the units, he needs to factor in you calling him and expecting warranty service if something runs afoul.