If you think 6% is realistic, consider using 3 or 4% in your underwriting.  

This experience underscored the importance of vetting contractors thoroughly and having contingency plans in place.

I am curious to know if anyone has had any experience renting by the room on furnished finder, I am having a bit of trouble finding quality tenants for my house hack and I'm starting to consider furnishing some of the rooms and listing them on them on furnished finder.

This is largely based on experience so you can shoot for the moon, but be prepared to settle on what works with your strategy.Once you have done one, now you are building experience... and then you can move forward and hopefully with better terms.

What does your experience look like?

Using real world comps & calendars from your personal experience, local PM's, online estimators.

Hopefully, one day I will be able to contribute back to BP with my knowledge and experience.

Anyone with experience, please advise.Thanks in advance.

I have experience working with out of state investors and am transparent and fair with pricing.

Likely to get quicker gain, but without experience and low money down, your risk will shoot up exponentially.