If we build, we are looking at a modern cabin with 2 bd 1.5-2 ba.

Example - replace kitchen cabinets that are serviceable to ones that are new & modern or replacing the roof. 

No idea, every market is different and I would venture to guess that my market would have more of the modern and contemporary designs than TX.

The heating units themselves are new high efficiency modern units and are working as as they should but the home just doesnt have enough insulation. 

If anyone wishes to engage in these owner financing “deals”  try to get a negative interest rate from them 😂  those are like Portland Or moderns. 

After 4 months they give you the opportunity to open a secured credit cardAnother is called "Kikoff": These guys will report a $500 Limit Credit Line for less than 5 bucks a month.These modern services are a great place to start, they will never report late payments, won't get you into debt and build your credit score every bit as much as credit cards.After you 3 - 5 of these open for 90 days THEN apply for credit cards, you will get much better approvals, higher limits, lower rates, more rewards etc...Mortgage lenders will also be looking at how long those accounts have been open.

in the SF peninsula and down to Cupertino there was a builder who built about 30k homes in the 50s and 60s  called Eickler these were modern heat in the floor tons of glass interior walk ways with gardens in them etc etc.. very unique ..

If you can build a unique and modern cabin with a view that close to Gatlinburg and the GSMNP I think it will cashflow well at $400k.

Purchase price: $65,000 This property was a classic grandma home that needed some TLC to bring it up to modern standards.

These updates modernized the property, improved its curb appeal, and significantly increased its market value.