Haven't seen him in what feels like forever. 

So, factor that into your thinking about whether its the right choice for you. 4.

Also, construction is in all time low, so that factors into the need for rental properties. 

. :)  these are not credit score loans ( I mean I have a credit score) but thats just a formality its all about capital and relationships with your bankers and deposit relationships thats key as well.Yes your relationships with sub contractors will be a huge factor in profitability, both direct and indirect. 

Or am I doomed to manually comb Zillow forever?

We started this in 2019 and plan to continue forever so we can look back and see our growth.

This caused a historically unique opportunity for investors - they could buy Class A properties and immediately cashflow when renting them out.This couldn't last forever, and it didn't, as excited new investors drove up prices.

As a family-run business we’re curious—what factors do lenders prioritize most when evaluating projects like ours?

Property Valuation:Investors look at a variety of factors to determine a property’s value, including comparable sales (comps), rental income potential, and location.

@Dennis Bragg, how did you factor improvements and market appreciation into the buy-back price?