Welcome to BiggerPockets Abu!

Since you plan to keep it the ARV doesn't matter in this calculation.

Let your STR start making money before adding cost in replacing the flooring.  

FHA ; first time home buyer w 3 % down; sellers offered sellers assistance; How did you add value to the deal?

@Julie J.My recommendation would be to wait until you can afford a home with traditional financing.

Here's a framework that you should know for tax planning:The further you can push your taxes out, the smaller they become.The time value of money shows us that a dollar is worth more today than 20 years from now.Planning is used to kick the can down the road, and make sure there will be available cash to pay the tax!

.- Search Meet Up App to see what meetings/meet ups are nearby.- Post on craigslist asking about networking with other real estate investors. - I would search Bigger Pockets for members in VT and ask them their thoughts.Greg

While there are definitely house hacks that have allowed owners to live for free and show positive cash flow the current interest rates and prices make those less common.

Welcome to the site.

I'm looking to find my 5th investment property to flip.