I would like to build several (2 - 6) "shipping container" type homes for either short, mid or long term rental.

Must have tools: you need some type of evaluation metric and/or tool that you are comfortable with and are willing to walk about from a deal if it doesn't meet your requirements.also, a deal is a term for a transaction, not to be confused with a "good deal".

If you meet the bank's other requirements, then SBA will come in with 35-40% on top of the bank's 50% to lower the down payment to 10-15% (depending on property type).In our case, the previous owners had run the place as a part-time hobby, so the historical P&L's looked like crap. 

With an invoice showing "no charge" for fixing the cupboard, this hopefully can't happen again if a contractor changes did mind or has some type of mental lapse.  

I have heard good things about Ohio, Indiana, etc.5 - Due to high interest rates flipping has become highly risky and most businesses have dried up.6 - Co-living and Assisted living seems to be popular right now.So - really depends on your market, your strategy, and your timeline.

Problem is there are to many investment types.  

I am 19 yr old and am currently trying to find my first rental property and I am very eager to get started. I have to choose between a much cheaper market that I live in that is much easier to cash flow, but finding g...

last thing I would consider for this type of situation would be how are the neighbors?

Type up your scope of work.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?