If seller financing is an option, you may be able to get hard money for the rehab, then cashout refi into a DSCR or Conventional investment loan when complete and take it straight to market as a rental.

While serving as a VP of Retail Operations for over 20 years at a national retail chain, I consistently pursued real estate studies and successfully invested in several properties.Currently, my primary focus is on selling and listing real estate throughout the Atlanta market.

While in other parts of Chicago the market standard to have BOTH!

Also, its cost in marketing and getting the right person in.

Start attending local meetups to learn more about your market.

I am currently in market for best rehab insurance that is resonable and reliable incase of any claims.

Have you looked into any "cash-flow" markets yet?

First, the market has been really soft the last few months. 

I’ve been looking at Alabama and Georgia but have found that these market have already appreciated and with the high interest rates, the numbers don’t work.

Look at their marketing strategy.