My goal is to find a cash-flow-positive rental property that I can manage while finishing my degree, setting the foundation for a real estate portfolio I plan to grow steadily over time.

The finished product and getting the rewards from the fruit of the labor is way down the line.

For a finished value I can pull data from the MLS, for both existing and new. 

By leveraging strategic financing, we ensured all costs—from acquisition to renovations—were covered, enabling a smooth and efficient process from start to finish.

My real estate agent doesn’t seem familiar with that and didn’t tell me about the 3 people outside of family circle max requirement in single family zoning.I also need advice for renting finished basement legally and make more bedrooms, experiences and tips are more than welcome as he didn’t seem knowledgeable.Shall I change of real estate agent and find someone more used to this type of practice ?

Finish the project and rent the SFR ( Now Has an ARV 300-325k)  DO A CASH OUT REFINANCE ---- > Take out 80% of equity and lower debt service if the interest rate is lower RENT WILL PAY FOR THE DEBT SERVICE >>> and 💰 cash flow $$USE THE CASH OUT( 90k in this example ) to buy the NEXT PROPERTY> My markets support this all day long.. plus STR ... thats a great investment too especially with only 10% Down on a Second home 

If the investor chooses to invest in a notes fund, then the manager is doing all the work you described rather than the investor.And if the investor chooses well, that manager will have years more of experience than the investor can hope to ever attain (and will not make rookie mistakes which they might).

Just yesterday I finished your book (on audio).

You may have to pay an agent to make all these lowball offers, otherwise they may get tired of you wasting their time.3) What can you do to your current house to generate cashflow now or more in the future:- Finish the basement as a separate unit? 

I was quoted by a 2-man team around $350 for labor as it would take them around a day to finish if they pick up materials (I am paying for materials).Is this a reasonable cost for this type of job?