Based on those 2 categories, it sounds like a cost seg makes not make sense in my scenerio. 

They may take 2.5 hours instead of 2 hours for a complete load but there’s no need to switch.

If you are buying in a more metro area, there will be lots of choices.In our area, we are quite rural and I couldn't guarantee that I would find the resources to do setup completely remotely.

Actual cost takes into account depreciation so complete destruction of a property could leave you under water in terms of the amount paid for the loss.

Since it sounds like you have strong W2 income and would probably be okay paying the mortgage sometimes, I'd even explore a 5-10% down payment option.

There is still a lot to learn but sounds like you are on the right track. 

That’ll help you figure out the best type of funding to use.It sounds like you’re in a great position to make this flip work!

In my case, flood insurance was under $1800/yr and for the numbers made complete sense for me as a good deal with that added cost.4) Flood zone AE does not directly impact resale value, but can reduce the number of buyers considering your property which can lead to slower sale through time and potentially lower prices.  

@Joel Betances sounds like you bought a Class C or D property - are you aware of this?

Another key change is making sure your contractor actually sticks to completion deadlines...why, because of how extremely tedious permit inspectors are getting in some cities, which can slow progress in and of itself.