A less experienced operator may project a high IRR, but there could be more variability in achieving that number. 

She has different degree but decided to achieve doctor degree.

@Fernando NegronIf you have any specifics about what you are hoping to achieve with your project it would be helpful, if you have any interest and need info about areas surrounding Bryson City I could be helpful, but your question is pretty broad. 

Keep pushing, it is a game of learning like all fields, with the time and effort you will achieve your goals.

Once you can achieve that, the next thing to look into when comparing one investment option to the next is IRR.

Make sure you let him/her know if it is possible to achieve your goal and that he/she would be the one to list it.

The spread allows you to achieve healthy cash on cash return.

@Steve Hyzny It's one of the reasons I left California (+ traffic+pollution+the fact I couldn't buy-and-hold locally to achieve any sort of decent return).

Holding properties and living off the cash-flow is the goal because that can be very passive and allow you to achieve time freedom. 

And if you do seek to work for such contractors, even as a lowly laborer, fetch-n-carry grunt, earth digger with a shovel; then please start working out in a gym so you have the muscle mass & stamina to give an honest day's work to you employer, & you don't end up getting fired.