Had quotes for $20,000 not including materials. 

Thanks to this community as always.Dang that’s a tough one.

starting with a flip" is really tough because flipping takes capital. 

Hmmm this is a tough one.

Does anyone have experience with Ivory Home’s predesigned materials packages?

I'm wondering how anyone does it in this area, or maybe I just have not been looking for long enough.I really would like to purchase in my area as it would be my first rental property, and I am most familiar with the northern VA area If this is not to be, I also am wondering what markets nearby would be better.I’m also in Fairfax County, and you’re absolutely right: Fairfax County and much of Northern VA are tough markets for cash flow, especially starting out without a substantial down payment.

So this really depends on what is the underlying collateral.. is it C D class props that are going to be beat up and tough to sell ??

The market is tough for everyone, new and experienced.

The weekly rentals were $8,000 (June) & $8,500 (July-August) As the summer season rental is approaching us, we are faced with a tough decision.

In Oceanside, New non-hosted STRs are prohibited outside of the Coastal Zone as of February 10, 2024.Most HOA's do not allow rentals less than 30 days so that is likely not an option unless you find a couple of places on the water that allow it but usually tough to find below $1M.