That said, I highly recommend speaking with a local professional in the DFW area to get insights tailored to your specific goals.

Looking at your posts your in Maryland a high density area.3.  

If it's the same 212 loan that I have some high level knowledge on, they offer fix and flip loans and are generally associated with a specific wholesaling firm. 

For example, roofers, welders, and construction workers frequently make above $40 an hour because demand is so high."

Ask your PM how to come up with some strategic incentives...possibly listing high and reducing every 7-10 days until it's rented, offer a move in special, a gift card, future rent credit, etc. 4.

Honestly with an interest rate like that you could even not pay off your primary and put any excess capital in a high yields savings account and be financially further in the long term.  

Given the fact that the Baby-Boomer generation is retiring and interest rates are high (making a buyer's market) I should be in a good place.

1 of my kids went to prospect high.

I want to try and offset as much cost as possible without compromising quality so I’m looking for a GC mentor who could help me eat, breathe, sleep and wake GC lol.

"Good" areas will be priced high, "Bad" areas will be priced low.