Personally, I'm all in on the location and amenities game for max rental cash flow.

But the overall ROI is based on the year.  

It seemed like they didn't have much data for my area, and looked like they were applying the same comps for the whole zip code, even though my area can vary a lot based on the sub-neighborhood. 

Our background is in architecture, so trying to learn more about the business and financing side of the game. 

In looking at the allegations I'd say the primary red flag is the use of the word "guaranteed" when discussing returns.

I'm late to the game, but have heard great things about @Jacob Sherman.

For what it's worth, I don't think you should expect your GC to put skin in the game. 

Based on what I’m reading (2% rule, 50% rule), and the cost of property management companies; it seems better to just sell it for its current value of $550k and invest the equity.

We had an inspection done and and then negotiated the price down to $197,000 from $250,000 based on the fact we would allow my husband's step dad rent a room during ski season, the faulty roof, and other issues with the property.

@Jaime Powell - hey, we are based in the ATL, and I've closed several loans (fix/flip, rental, STR) in the Augusta market.