Does anyone have any insight they could share on this area.  

For example, this deal does not seem to "fit" based on the 70% rule calculator which was new to us.3.Any suggestions on how we could negotiate better terms with either the bank or real estate agents?

We are having a surge over the last 4 months of people booking directly on our website. 

At this time we're not considering it so I'd like to just keep it to FL and surrounding areas. 

With this information, you can reach out to tired landlords who have built up a significant amount of equity and are more likely to be open to dealing with a buyer directly rather than going to an agent, listing it, etc.

@Abraham BerkowitzI suggest you focus on making money on this deal and not on reducing future hypothetical taxes. 95% of first-time flippers lose money on their first deal once everything is accounted for.

DSCR loans remove this barrier by focusing on the property’s ability to generate rental income.

This also works out well for appreciation.Accepting ‘zero cash flow properties’ is  really just a compromise on your part that I would suggest you not make.  

Thinking of converting this loft space into a functional bedroom to make it a 5 bed 2 bath house for equity. 

Hi Wayne,Other neighborhoods to consider are the following: Near Eastside: This area has been seeing redevelopment and could offer good opportunities.Irvington: A historic neighborhood with a lot of charm and potential for renovation projects.Garfield Park: Another area that's been on the upswing and attracting investor attention.Mapleton-Fall Creek: This neighborhood has been targeted for revitalization efforts.Riverside: Close to downtown and has been seeing increased interest from buyers and investors.Reach out if you'd like to talk about financing options!