To be clear I am the biggest cheerleader for those that are successful and that have striving and/or attained their goals.

Hi I've been approved for a few private loans is it normal to have to pay upfront costs to attain the loan? 

If approached correctly (hand picking those with the greatest potential for STR cash flow improvement + best current as-is cash flow), Sedona SFH's between $1M - $2M are yielding gross monthly income at approx. 1%-1.5% of purchase price + renovation, especially after reasonable improvements (Some are completely turn-key but have higher cost, some need $50k - $200k).And I agree with another post that in most areas, this is not attainable anymore.

For one, it appears as though the scope of this work includes a requirement to attain a permit from the city of Middletown.

Your plan is most certainly attainable if you follow the correct steps and keep learning.

Home sold after a bid war of 25 plus buyers become a new reality of day to day real estate transaction that get the stress of buying a home a totally exhausting business, almost un attainable, however here we go. 

Is 12% easily attainable through rentals without taking cash out of the deal and relying solely on rehab and rent?

And regarding positive CF, I have a counter example, I was reading what another person posted about attaining 520K value add through refi on his stabilization project in TX.

Just got involved with a great mentor who's got us excited about Multi-Family and it opportunity to becoming self-sufficient and attain our goals for the future. 

These are the questions that can be answered once the knowledge is attained.