More DSCR lenders do suburban STRs, but some can do rural as well, the best lender for you would really depend on the property details and your long term investing strategy.

Ideally I would like a minimal rehab project and am open to the larger Charlotte area (Gastonia, Rock Hill, etc).My ultimate goal is to master the BRRR strategy and build a long term rental portfolio.

Why I would suggest you do it: Hiring a tax professional short cuts many people in building wealth as they often learn strategies from these folks that turn up the heat on their investing strategies.

I just dont think it's a great investment strategy.

So cash on cash returns are easily 50%+ i believe this is what Airbnb strategy used to be before pandemic inflation hit.

A nice fourplex could cost $2M -- and for that money, you could buy a few dozen sh*tty doors in Arizona.But LA isn't expensive just in nominal terms; the buildings are expensive relative to the rent generated.

But, I would encourage you to also think strategically about how to maximize the "hack" part of the house hacking strategy.

I don't have much to add other than running numbers from a few different standpoints such as, realistic, and very conservative, to what seems like may be a stretch, I like it because you get a range of numbers and if none of them work, it answers a lot of questions, if some work you may have to do more research or be creative in other areas such as financing or strategy.

Every single construction project I have ever done (and we've done dozens of them now) has gone over budget. 

I'm looking to invest with an acquaintance who is also connected to the builder, purchasing a large piece of land that is plotted for 8 homes in a very lucrative area with an exit strategy of build to sell.