Market driven appreciation is very subjective as opposed to forced appreciation through rent bumps and improving NOI.

You should set up some keyword alerts to help get you connected/learn more about specific subjects you are interested in (for example: Orlando, multi-family, newbie, Florida, rental strategy, military investor, VA loan?) 

My wife and I have found a pretty awesome SFR with an ADU and potential to split the two levels into separate units and it's on the lake with no HOA.We definitely want to get this thing under contract, do about $35k in rehab over 3 months then get a cash out refi when it's renting out...we've looked into some of the basic options lease-to-own, subject to, owner financing...etc let's say all those are a no go...Without throwing the $150k as a 20% down payment on the $700k purchase price how can I structure this to be a viable solution?

I understand the answer is probably subjective, but I think this is an important topic, as it keeps your portfolio in a safe position.

"competitive" offer is subjective.

Any and everything - I am very open to learning what rules and estimates you like to adhere to - of course everything is subjective and is deal by deal” but would love to hear it.

This is subject to occupancy requirements outlined in your mortgage.4.

Go through my posts for the past year or however long I've been writing on BP because my posts cover subjects fairly extensively and many would work great for subjects at meeting.I've been to many REI, REIA and homegrown meetings and most are a pure waste of time because everyone talks about too many subjects.

There is a big difference between a wrap and a subject to. 

I am overwhelmed with the amount of amazing support and information that can be found here.Note investing is fascinating and I have been reading every book that I can find about the subject.