That will be a big factor with regards to whether you can qualify for a DSCR loan or not. 

Obviously, there are many factors.

As you scale, make sure to factor in seasonality, renovation surprises, and buyer demand in different areas.

When you have a good cash on cash from day one, it means that appreciation won't be that great.There are many other factors to look at as the neighborhood and the age of the property those are going to give you a better undertanding on future growth

However, the success of your project will depend on factors like location, renovation costs, and market timing.Many investors have found great success by focusing on high-demand neighborhoods with strong buyer interest.

But seriously, this is a pain point which is still persistent due to many factors.

Given the short-term nature of mid-term rentals, including utilities can make your property more attractive to potential tenants, but it’s essential to factor that into your overall rent pricing.The best way to go about this is to ensure your listing is visible to your target audience.

I have often seen many people love the idea of building, but once they figure out the cost, those ideas change.For reference, here in Chicago, you can expect new builds to be between $200-$275/SF depending on MANY factors...that's just a very rough ballpark!

Avoid basing it on uncontrollable factors like taxes or insurance.

Having professionals we can call to see how backed up they might be factors in as well - if we can't get a roof done ASAP, that holds everything else up if we have a leak so again, more time, more holding costs, lower ROI.Unfortunately I do not think there is a magic metric that can tell you if the deal is a winner or not.