For example getting settled prior to the school year starting for their children in a new school district.

I am currently still in school so I am relying on my good credit score and loans to get started.If anyone has any good tips to point me in the right direction, all are welcome!

Never had the thought of wildfires and homeowners insurance rates. 

I've traditionally relied on an Excel sheet, but it's not always convenient when I'm away from my computer.I recently came across an online calculator that seems to provide detailed metrics, including Cap Rate, IRR, and others.

What I have heard is the following:1) Banks willing to extend loans with the existing owner, hoping they can hold on until NOI goes up or interest rates come down2) Banks knowing a property is coming back so reaching out to a local broker to find a buyer with a pocket listing. 

Is your vacancy rate accurate for your area?

My rate is 6.625%.

I'm willing to leave the property empty for a year to take advantage of owner occupied loans, if that's possible.Here are my estimates..Property: 1,355 sq ft, | 3br 2bath | 8,500 sq ft lotComps / ARV: 500-560k ~ 530kTotal Needed: 340-400k ~370kSale Price: 270-310k ~ 290kRenovations: 70-90k ~ 80kSevere cleaning needed (doing myself)Severe landscaping needed, it's a jungleI'd like to maximize potential value and be at the top of in-area comps, so would like to do a full gutCash on hand: 20k - 30k------------I'm considering,- Seller financing + separate renovation loan- FHA 203K (BRRR)- Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation (if down payment is below 5%) (BRRR)------------Seller Financing + Separate Renovation LoanPros:Low down payment (via seller willingness) <= 3%Low interest rate (via seller willingness) <= 3%Cons:I'm unaware of how I can finance rehab without a personal loanMust cash-out refinance to obtain equity, conventional loan rate will not be as good------------FHA 203KPros:Low down paymentBundles rehab costsCons:Higher interest rate than the seller financed loanMust cash-out refinance in order to obtain equity and make an investment property------------Fannie Mae Homestyle RenovationPros:Bundles rehab costsCons:Higher interest rate than the seller financed loanMust cash-out refinance in order to obtain equity and make an investment property------------I may be totally off on what would be optimal here but wanted to provide my current thoughts.

Talk to the bank and find out what rates you could get and what the numbers would look like. 

However because it is now 5 units I would not qualify for traditional 30 year fixed rate financing.3.