You should not be relying on an appraisal to determine what you can sell a flip for.You should be doing your own research and coming to a conclusion of what you believe it will sell for, how long that sale will take, what concessions are likely in that sale, and what type of marketing it will take to achieve that value.

I'm particularly passionate about long term rental and fix and flip.Outside of real estate, I enjoy watching sports, I am an insurance broker.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

In state you could live in the property which would be easier to get a loan and most likely better terms, keyword "most likely."

My plan is to work on on-market deals and focus on building long-term relationships with agents to bring me pocket listings. 

Do you intend to rent the property out via short-term or long-term rentals?

However, brrrr, especially in stable areas can be consistent over the long term and for generations to come.

The condo was used for several years as a short term rental.  

Obviously I don't have much to offer currently in terms of local knowledge but I love connecting and sharing info and plan to be a valuable and helpful part of the investor community there. 

Some lenders are okay with Foreign National STRs but the rates and terms may not be as attractive. 

I used expeditors for specific projects in NYC, but in Long Island, I hired an architect who's also an expeditor, where I bough a SFH, the previous owner done unpermitted work.