., cosmetic fixes rather than full gut rehabs) might be a safer entry point.

@Mic Salvador,Doing BRRRR out of state is going to be pretty tough, unless you’re willing to move there and live on-site for the duration of the rehab and leasing process.I run a turnkey operation out in Alabama and I saw that @Min Zhang already recommended turnkey as a possible alternative—have you given that any thought?

When analyzing a new build/“build to rent” property as a rental, what percentages/amounts are others using for:-Maintenance/Repairs-Vacancy-CapexI’d assume it’s less than than existing homes, but by half or is it safer to use the standard percentages?

It’s a tough spot, but it looks like you’ve got assets and options to work with.

Appraisal can be tough on the hard money side of things if a lender requires one.

Unless someone specifically wants to work with us, they have a tough scenario in terms of qualifying, extenuating circumstances... so on and so forth.... 

Hopefully people smarter than me can chime in here for more creative ways to get rehab money, perhaps using the house as collateral in second position if possible.That's a tough one if you want to keep it.

@Steven OlivasI would BRRRR something, but that's just me, and the market is VERY tough right now.  

Between late redemptions and insiders, it is a tough purchase.  

If so no need to remodel beyond putting in rental tough stuff like hardwood floors.