After-tax cashflow + Principle paydown + Appreciation (the only subjective component in the 4 metrics) *The first 3 are just arithmetic, the 4th has some objectivity to it.You could analyze an accelerated paydown scenario on a buy/hold property and you would see your returns drop faster based on your invested equity.

Overall, if the main objective is to get C/O based on the new appraised value of the property post rehab ASAP, alternative financing programs could be your best bet.

The American consumer likes fancy objects, cars, designer clothes and bags.

Option 2 seems to offer the highest immediate liquidity, but it's crucial to align your decision with your overall financial objectives.

Here is the article: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...What I don't understand though is that objectively using 0.7%+ as a rule involves taking more risks that a deal won't be beneficial perhaps especially if you are just starting.

Everyone has different risk tolerance and investment objectives. 

Our objective is to find GREAT tenants and then treat them in a way that encourages them to stay. 

When you have a project where the ability to sell homes will be the main factor that determines success, you will have a tough time meeting your objectives if adequate demand is not present. 

The objective being to protect the customer (you) www.cslb.gov2.

It is obvious (to me) that you cannot represent certain Clients objectively any more, but have joined the "I will work for you as long as you know that I will not hesitate to go behind your back if necessary because my ONLY goal is to maximise MY income" brigade (ie. you should now recognise that you have no business pretending to answer to a "higher standard" of ethics any more).