Factoring in for weather (something we don't have in socal) Is a necessary step in the due diligence Nevertheless, for my long term landlording goals, I do believe that this will work.Thank you.

Another factor is what you are willing/able to manage.

The income the property generates is the key factor if a bank can qualify.

You forgot to mention that, the most important factor

Especially because I live in DuPont so I'm mostly exposed to large corporations dominating the market.

Setup 1x1 coffee w/those that share a common interest in partnering.3) Syndication - if you lack time or just want to learn and make money sooner while you are working on your own DIY plan, if accredited, there are some great ways to get into this from a passive standpoint.4) Coaching - something to consider down the road to ramp faster, get exposed to deals and support a syndicator for profit.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/432/topics/30...

It is a factor to protect your self by a lawsuit or a failure of your business.  

I would factor in other expenses as well such as water, landscaping, maintenance, vacancy, and capex.

This of course gets more tricky/risky if you do not have the 25% cash/rehab/closing costs and you are exposed on your primary heloc for those.

Do you only care about the interest rate or are other factors like being able to bid online, how noticing is handled, are lawyers needed, the ease of foreclosing, the time before you can begin foreclosure etc etc all need to be asked.