@Kent Kettell  Since you  are asking specifically about rehab lending the construction loan administration is most critical.

However, the journey has been anything but smooth, and we are now at a critical crossroads.Despite securing approval for our 42 townhouses, the soaring construction costs have made the project financially unfeasible.

It is always critical to do your due diligence when investing and especially if you give people your money to invest. 

Each choice has its own set of risks and benefits, so it's critical to consider your financial status, investing goals, and Cleveland market opportunities before deciding on the best strategy.Good luck!

This raises a critical question: Is there a genuine rental demand in these areas, despite the city's ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure?

This is one of the most critical steps in the underwriting process.

Quote from @Xavier Prieto: Nate, it's essential to recognize that the way you brand yourself online is just as critical as the message you're sending.

Therefore, it is critical to align yourself with someone (investor or investor-agent) that is successfully doing what you want to do.

Cash flow is important, maybe even critical.  

There are a lot of things you can criticize BP about, but they do a lot of good stuff too, his video just wasn't really objective.