So, why not go out of area and find a good purchase opportunity in an area where you also find good professional management. 

It was an up front payment to receive the modeled layout of the home, and they had an individual go to the house to do the mock ups.

., I used an estimated price per square foot within the market range:Conservative: $1,200/sq. ft. → $4.8M ARVModerate: $1,350/sq. ft. → $5.4M ARVHigh-End: $1,500/sq. ft. → $6.0M ARVPremium Luxury (based on 4 Dewey Ln & 597 Beavertail Rd): $7.1MSince 245 Seaside Dr is a prime location and waterfront lots in Jamestown have high demand, I conservatively estimate $1,500/sq. ft., leading to an ARV of:4,000 sq. ft. × $1,500/sq. ft. = $6.0M – $7.1MStep 3: Justification of ARV at $7.1MWaterfront Location: High demand for oceanfront properties in Jamestown.Luxury Market Trends: High-end buyers are paying $1,200 – $1,500 per sq. ft. for new construction.Comparable Sales Support: 4 Dewey Ln and 597 Beavertail Rd confirm the $1,500/sq. ft. estimate is realistic.Low Inventory: Waterfront lots in Jamestown are scarce, increasing property value.Your ARV analysis looks pretty solid based on the comps you’ve used.

@Wynn Williams You could buy it subject to the existing mortgage, but I'm hearing about those due-on-sale clauses being exercised often now.I would structure it as a lease with an option to buy.

I’m from Miami would love to start an Airbnb in Orlando

I'm the buyer, and am not represented by an agent.

Seattle is an excellent example.

Purchase price: $330,000 Cash invested: $360,000 A cash (silent) partner and I are buying this duplex, flipping it to an ARV of $460,000 then doing a cash out refi or selling it for a profit.

When an “advisor” is paid commission to sell a product he is not an advisor, he is a salesman.  

You may be declined for not being an owner occupant, but it will still buy a little more time.