In my market, I could easily get quotes ranging from $150ish-$500 per foot, depending on the contractor, their team and specialty and how much of a sucker they thing I am. 

It's not for a lack of trying.I've asked him to try working some other channels to see what we can put together for you.Sorry for any slow communication; it's a crazy time in the markets and the low/tight inventory has made it rather challenging for everyone in the industry.I'll follow up with Micheal more tomorrow.Feel free to contact me anytime!

Rookie investor here looking to purchase and house hack my first property in the Charlotte, NC market. 

@Sam ChanI know of an off-market tenant occupied portfolio where they're willing to sell individually for 5.99% to investors. 

If not, you can likely request an additional amount to terminate your lease, for your extra trouble in finding a new place, especially if rental market is difficult where you are. 

We will need to verify the rents can support the mortgage payment, via a market rent 1007 (if the property is vacant) or a lease agreement (if tenant occupied).

Please Please Please send me all those off market deals that I can buy like this and also BRRRR.

If you know the game and are scaling up, I would go straight to a 4/5 bedroom. 2 and especially 3 bedroom homes are the doldrums in most markets.

To your knowledge, you think oceanfront studios are also profitable market for STR?

If they are otherwise a good tenant, I would put them in touch with some local rental assistance agencies first.