The biggest challenges in fix-and-flip investing often involve securing reliable financing with favorable terms.

They accepted terms for creative financing for 1 year allowing me time to improve rents and refinance with very little down payment.

@Bryan Field I have one that’s 35 minutes away and in terms of me being able to get there the distance is a factor.

So it worked out for both of us, and they'd sign a long-term lease.I'd suggest looking into sober living operators in your area.

If you’re looking for any specific guidance or just want to chat about how to scale from wholesaling to more long-term investments, I’d be happy to help.As for online seminars and meet-ups, BiggerPockets is a great place to start.

so, whatever the comps that you need to target are - you go for thosein terms of getting desired rents, certainly finishes will come into play a little bitand then of course you want a safe, high quality rentalone thing to note that is not often pointed out is that, with a BRRRR, the higher you boost the ARV, the higher your mortgage payment is going to be and the lower your cash flowso a few things to consider herehope this helps

And do you understand the long tail risk of a self build? 

Just write the check.Especially at long distance I would walk away from anything remotely questionable on the foundation front' without making an offer. 

Dan, you might want to check out the Short Term Rental forum here on Bigger Pockets too.Also, in the past week, there is some disturbing news from the city council in OC. 

However, don't prioritize return of capital over return ON capital.Focusing on strong rental areas, high quality tenants, solid property upkeep and long term gains will keep you alive in this business longer.