I want to try and offset as much cost as possible without compromising quality so I’m looking for a GC mentor who could help me eat, breathe, sleep and wake GC lol.

If the seller is insisting on a high price with not-so-hot financing terms, though, this may be a riskier project than it's worth.

Investors aren’t avoiding the work, they’re just focusing on higher returns and leveraging their experience.That said, even the high-level investors we work with still BRRRR single-family homes, they’ve just added larger deals into the mix.

Highly recommend starting close to you so you can get eyes on the property if you do decide to purchase a true rental. 

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

So quality of tenant is irrelevant as accidents can happen.So most of your post demonstrates that you did not really think about it.  

I agree that the full 25% deposits were high for new build rather than EMD.

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

If what we are feeling is accurate, the January data should show substantial increase in buyer demand.Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2025 InventoryWhile interest rates remain high, the demand from buyers is still strong.

The other quotes I received were often unreasonably high compared to other properties in my portfolio—sometimes exceeding my current carrier’s increased rate for this property while offering less coverage.