ARV seems to be in the range of $735,000.

Obviously it is always a good idea to respect folks time, but find someone who also has skin in the game, investing where you are investing, can talk about their experiences, and also has built a network of folks who can support you after the transaction as well. 

Metro Atlanta, generally speaking, respective markets 30 to 45 minutes from the City, will be tight on cash flow unless you implement a creative investment strategy, such as short-term rentals, medium-term rentals, or rent-by-the-room properties, or allocate at least 30% to 35% towards your downpayment if you intend to hold the property as a long-term rental. 

A good broker should be able to tell you a range of rates given specific criteria if you can tell them what kind of deals you are exactly looking at (ex. in central Boston, 10-20 unit, 90%+ occupancy, 30% down).

That said, I have a good friend of mine who is very well seasoned in this space, whom i have immense respect for, once told me he won't work with anyone who he hasn't known for at least 5 years.

This group is an incredible collection of midterm rental hosts who support one another by offering advice and suggestions, being a sounding board for each other, offering mentorship and collaboration opportunities and share our respective networks.

Consult with an attorney to provide a purchase and sale agreement in your respective state with an assignment exhibit included. 

I'd expect something in the 70%-75% range, depending on your experience and credit score3b) Also, do you need to borrow $160k?

In the first half of 2024, Nassau and Suffolk saw 45% and 43% increases in inventory respectively.

@Ella Marie, I can't speak on behalf of your market, but in my respective market, competition is tough, and the successful fix-and-flip vendors are often full-time operating businesses.