It enables us to quickly move inventory and ensure we're connecting the right properties with the right investors.

If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.

(Talk about the OPPOSITE of what entrpreneurship is...)The most successful people I know in this business are those who realize - they DON'T have to do it alone.I was the person who had been burned in a few really bad partnerships (case in point, my first 5 deals), and then grinded my way to 10, then 30, then 80 deals a year with just me and only one other person....but I didn't realize how quickly I could grow, how much more I could learn and scale once I set that aside and trusted people.

Hard money is more suited for the first step of acquisition as a quick, short term loan. 

Have you attended any local REI meetups in your area to meet other investors in the area who can guide you on the nuances of St.

Builder regained the property and wanted to unload the property as quickly as possible.

My clients with a short-term rental in Denver are in the 70% range pretty quickly, Colorado Springs a little less.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you estimate the cash flow:Determine Market RentAccount for Vacancy RateCalculate Operating ExpensesEstimate Property Management FeesConsider Property TaxesInclude Mortgage PaymentsEvaluate Equity and AppreciationAssess House Hacking OpportunitiesAccount for Future ChangesRemember that these calculations provide estimates, and actual results may vary.

Let us know what strategy you have in mind and we can all help and guide you. 

Taking the time to thoroughly evaluate the pros and cons of each option will guide you toward the most suitable choice for your real estate investing journey.