Ours is in a rural area with strong seasonality and lots of regional vacation travellers going out for a weekend or maybe a week. 

My goal is to stabilize, refinance within 3-5 years, and offer strong returns to lenders.Your point about targeting SDIRA investors and high earners is interesting—how do you typically find and connect with these types of lenders?

Also Texas came out with some very strong laws on lease options as well, that is well documented. 

With interest rates where they are, that could keep your cash flow strong while allowing you to scale. 

This market now offers not only excellent cash flow but also strong appreciation, creating well-rounded investment opportunities.The 60 strongest housing markets heading into 2025 - Fast Company

Rents are strong and you can do STR to help boost cashflow.

I was strongly considering joining before I read this, now I am going to go the hard route, but probably best to just stay active on here and go the extra effort to network with accomplished developers in my area.

Flipping with someone experienced can be invaluable, especially when you’re new to navigating contractors and timelines.Researching Out-of-State Markets: For a duplex, consider markets like Phoenix or San Antonio - investor-friendly with strong rental demand.

Highlighting the strong profit potential and taking measures to address any concerns about costs, scope, or holding risks will make this an even stronger pitch.

Plus, with $4200+ in monthly income and the option for overtime, you’re in a strong position to manage this responsibly.