I noticed the market was shifting, so didn't run to get under contract until day 43 of the identification period.

Run your numbers based on youre required return given what youre likely to have to spend and the amount of headache, risk, and work you have to do.

This particular project is running late and now of course I'd like to get done faster. 

It all comes down to running the numbers based on today’s market, not past assumptions.

When we looked at purchasing a fulling running B&B it was more like 30% with a bunch of criteria we had to meet.Check out this link - https://www.sba.gov/funding-pr...The 504 is for large investments that drive job creation.

I started by building a 12-door portfolio using the BRRRR method and self-managing initially.

So the fact you’re already thinking about using your sweat equity to add value is a great sign.Even though you found this deal on your own, a solid realtor can do more than just open doors for showings.

I was running the Northland MAREI for a while.

Buying a new primary residence has nothing to do with the capital gains exclusion.It is when you go to sell the new house down the line you'll run into a problem.

That said, here is how I would proceed...For some background, I used to run an STR management company in SATX and we peaked at about 35 properties under management.