My realtor stated I may not have enough cash to cover rehab cost after selling.

It’s one of the few places where you can realistically achieve solid returns without needing a massive upfront investment.If you’re open to exploring other markets, Detroit might be worth considering.

I know we can start with DSCR and refinance, but then you're paying closing/origination costs twice.

Since you estimate a resale value of $200-215K and renovation costs of $60-70K (although you said that's on the higher end), your margin is tight, especially considering closing costs, realtor fees, and unexpected expenses.

On paper, a GC costs 10% to 20%, but it could be a lot more.  

. - Investment Duration: 30days (Investment + ROI in full)- Return on Investment: 45%- Purchased Price: $150,000- Rehab Cost: $30,500- ARV: $240,000- Minimum Investment: $30,500- Maximum Investment: $30,500- End Buyer Escrow Commitment: 20%Rehab Cost BreakdownRehab Cost Breakdown1.

I have liquid assets and want to make smart, scalable investments that balance cash flow, appreciation, and low risk.GoalsGenerate consistent cash flow to diversify my income.Maximize appreciation potential for long-term wealth growth.Invest in areas with low crime rates to minimize risk.Reduce my tax burden for 2024 with real estate purchases.My Current ThoughtsI’m torn between two main strategies:Multifamily Properties:Looking at markets like Austin, Raleigh, and Tampa for 10-50 unit multifamily properties.Love the scalability and centralized management, but I'm concerned about high upfront costs and competition.Section 8 Housing:Considering affordable markets like Memphis, Cleveland, or Indianapolis to purchase 5-10 single-family homes.I like the government-backed rent stability, but managing multiple properties across different locations seems intensive.Key QuestionsWhich strategy would you recommend for my goals and liquidity?

Also, at this time I had seen properties selling for 10 – 20% over ask regularly.Interest Rate 30 year conventional 7%Homeowners Insurance = $1,000 annuallyRents = $1,800 per monthWhen I looked at those assumptions, I would need to put down $80,000 on this house to get it to hit my cashflow goal of $500 minimum per month which equates to 35% down.Total mortgage + escrow = $1,267.13 per month with rents at $1,800 my monthly cashflow is $532.87.From my experience, after taking out vacancy and maintenance costs you are left with around 73% of that total cashflow number once the rental is established.People have asked why a $500 per month cashflow goal.

Costing them thousands and making them lose out on homes.

The home the owner is wanting is reasonable enough for the cost to build the home would make the "cost" of the property to be bought at a discount.