With high competition in the Lehigh Valley, I'm considering branching out a bit. 

., well I guess you need to ask yourself is it less work to clean up after guests in the off season than high season?

Maybe if it was new construction you could pull plans online from permit but highly unlikely.

The cities here in Coachella Valley must employ some high-tech IT peeps because they troll for bad actors, find them with AI and other tools, and fine them $5,000.

If you're not currently listening to books educating yourself, I'd start today.A few I'd highly recommend...Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat - The BRRRR Rental Property Investment Strategy Made SimpleFLIP - How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for ProfitThe Book on Flipping Houses How to Buy, Rehab, and Resell Residential PropertiesThis book is not currently available on Audible but a must readThe Book on Estimating Rehab Costs - J Scott

When interest rates are peak high I started my first investment and was able to cash flow !!

Rates will be in the high 11s-12.5% Range 

@Yocheved BeerTypically noIt’s the power of purchase price or appraisal is what lenders go off of

Today though, we are in a high priced environment with expensive money.  

At this point I will have pick up about $450K in appreciation after sales costs, but that is before taxes and I am in a high bracket.