As others have mentioned, the rate will be higher compared to a loan with a 5 year prepayment penalty. 

This would allow me to save money compared to paying cash or the huge Down-payment DSCR loans require.

As @Carl Millsap said it depends on how much more in rent you're getting compared to the costs of renovating.

Start by thoroughly evaluating leads for profitability, calculating ARV (After Repair Value) based on comparable properties sold in the area within the past six months.

I had some luck in real estate groups and by sharing success stories, but the pace was slower compared to paid ads or SEO methods.One thing I recently explored was incorporating tools like those for Social Media Posts using AI.

I mean just look at the cheapest rental properties in your area or our area .. and compare them with mid range or higher end ... which would you prefer to own and which do you think are more safe and consistent

Also I am thinking now that these are small rural counties with population in the entire county probably no more than 50k or so.. at least with most of those folks living in the city of Oroville which is right on the border with British Columbia In my flying days I would go into Oroville to get through US customs compared to going into one of the airports Airports north of Seattle .

& track my job costs against each category so I can compare my budget vs actuals and calculate the variances.For example:Electrical Budget: $4,000Electrical Actual: $6,300Variance: +$2,300This process is more tedious because you have to breakdown each invoice or receipt and allocate the costs to each Category, but it really helps you understand where you are spending your money and why you went over budget.Otherwise, it sounds like you are having trouble measuring employee productivity?  

The prices are still really affordable compared to other cities, but you get solid rental income potential.

They're reputable but I'd be happy to draw up a quote for you to compare side by side.