yes. market is function as a leading indicator.what we should really see is the dollar, and dollar is already down from may points.we can only be melting up from this point.

I'm trying to do it again now for another colleague and hitting some new roadblocks with the tools I previously used or higher rates for that functionality needed to achieve it. 

Nest Yale Lock- this looks great and seems functional, any troubles other then battery dying?  

Is there anything that is not currently functioning properly?"

If you are planning to do a fully functioning cabin, you would be dealing with septic, a well and bringing in electricity.

According to my realtor (who is functioning as my realtor and the seller's realtor) it would easily sell for $340,000 if it goes on market (and has an ARV of ~$375,000).

  ( I say this because you are talking about redesigning layout which costs alot of money) Your mindset needs to focus more on making your place solidly functional- I start with the basics roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, Water heater.

show me what to do when you don't have a functioning bathroom but you've got a bucket..but at least the job took twice as long and cost double :) Cheers. 

I guess it's just a function of being toward the top of the market.

Cash flow is often a function of how much you finance and perhaps the interest rate you can get...so right now in DFW area I would expect in many cases you will need 30-35% down and 65-70% leverage to cash flow.