I know Id probably get a bit more interest if I lowered rent, but I'm not sure if pricing is really the reason for low interest.

However, the underwriting has changed to lower LTV post-COVID.

I'd rather go with a conventional loan to get a lower rate and fee.

I have found a number of other users posted this question in the forum over the years but I cannot find a resolution anywhere.The way the Rental Property Calculator derives the "Profit if sold" number seems to have an error in it if you are using the function to increase the rental rate and expenses each year.

For reference Im in the Houston Area Market. looking to tackle other cities and states as well as they have homes for lower amounts such as $80K-130K. 

The fix and flip loan will either more expensive, a higher rate, or generally a bridge loan without rehab (it may also require more down) in most cases. 

My wife and I purchased our property in 2017 and have ~150k in equity (and a lower Mortgage rate due to the 2017 rates). 

We ended up putting $180,000 additional into the property to cover operating expenses, which we were able to reimburse ourselves through the warehouse property sale and operating profit since 2023.  

It's like any other service.. are you looking to get coffee with a friend at the best local coffee shop (still expensive) or do you need to place an order with starbucks for a corporate event you are hosting.

I live in a very expensive market wich make it impossible buying here so I decided moving out of state to start my house hack