So if I do a good analysis of the property (including all the costs) and the property generates monthly CF with a DSCR above 1.1, I would be removing a big risk because the numbers add up.

My budget for the first property is $50k ~ $100k total cost (including rehab).

The one who thinks that they are masters of the universe in EVERY area of life, has 30 different businesses, claims to be fit as a fiddle, with a life in perfect harmony, shows off huge toys, has 30 different businesses, including selling their time by the hour to provide coaching... this person is not running a real estate syndication business.

Continue renovating my current house--big projects would include finishing the basement (adding a bedroom/bathroom/living rm space) and putting new siding on (the current siding is probably the original).

We have purchased many hud properties including numerous ones where they "countered" and we did not accept the "minimum net to hud" sometimes a week to a month later they accepted the last offer we had submitted.

Upgrades included modernizing interiors, updating plumbing and electrical, and enhancing curb appeal.

The renovation process included modernizing outdated features, updating plumbing and electrical systems, and enhancing curb appeal.

We completely gutted and finished the basement including adding a kitchenette and 3/4 bath, moved out and are now renting both apartments.

I have multiple STRs across the southeast including in North GA and self manage those homes.

I recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.