I set my phone to a super annoying and loud notification and off to the races!

Also, off-market opportunities can be a great way to find deals that fit specific investment strategies.

Live off cashflow?

GC's get paid off of the work, not a flat rate... but in your experience, would you say that window of rate is generally 10%-20% project depending, or more towards 15%-30%?

Your thesis is basically rent low and accept less desirable tenants so I don't think that is the best thesis to base an investment off.

It would also give us some time to enjoy the holidays and take a breathe before worrying about our next.Buying a fixer-upper in the future is not off the cards.

Sphere of influence purchase - off market opportunity.

There’s not much AirDNA data to go off, so my best guess is it’ll be tied to Savannah seasonality and around ~50-55% occupancy.

Fannie Mae will allow you to transfer the deed to an LLC if you decide to try to go the conventional route, but the loan would still be in your names and you'll need to pay a title company a second time post-closing to do this  for you. 3) I can't speak for the area so no comment there4) If you're self managing, make sure you find vendors you can trust in the area since you won't be able to easily verify if an HVAC guy, plumber, etc. is trying to rip you off and tell you to buy something you don't actually need. 5) Make sure you have clear alignment of goals and a clear operating agreement that spells out what to do if those goals start to not align in the future since you'll be jointly obligated to these properties. 

A good property manager really helps take the pressure off, especially when you're not around to oversee everything.