Or should I embrace it being a handy capable home lay out and fix up and this it needs, clean it up, and try to get someone that needs all of that style lay out?

When looking at overall returns, an investment in San Francisco has outperformed cash flow oriented locations by a wide margin, not only due to incredible appreciation, but also in long term cash flow returns.

But what if you recycled the funds (BRRRR style) and invested $500K in $5M of RE, then you are amplifying your cashflow returns. 

Negotiate with the seller a balloon style financing.

I really love this area of Houston because it's tranquil but right in the middle of everything and it a great mix of luxury homes and original, expansive ranch style homes still owned by the families that built them in 50's & 60's.

The laundry room is a separate, key card access-secure building at the center of 6 garden-style apartment buildings.  

It is currently a 4/2 Cape Cod style home built in the 1940's.

The sale is a flip for Scott, who transformed the home from a traditional-style space into a modern farmhouse during his short stay.

We do try to work with smaller, local lenders...they tend to be more flexible...but if fast is the most important priority then focus on portfolio/commercial style loans.  

What people don't tell you about LVP is it can be damaged and it will get out of style before it wears out.