Would be happy to extend their info as a resource

I have read through everything.However, I still feel like there is some type of value to using the monthly cash flow (not pulling any additional cash out of my pocket each month) to pay down the debt and thus build equity. 

What can we realistically expect from a builder in terms of closing cost assistance and/or rate buy-down I would never buy a new build at full price and count on zero cash flow. there was a guy who bought one and it doesn't cash flow and he's counting on appreciation. you should at least look at multifamily and in addition look at building your own.

There's $209,000 in debt there in addition to the mortgage on an $850,000 primary home.

IN ADDITION once you do have the complaints in writing, section 'Disputes' in your agreement REQUIRES you to attempt to find a solution with the problem Tenant before escalating.

Do they charge any additional for placing a tenant like the first month's rent? 

But I am also looking for more info from 'real' people!

@Kathy Kifer - I would add additional platforms: Airbnb and Zillow to get more traffic on your medium-term rental.

You posted 2 days ago and unfortunately I did not save your info.  

There is info on that at  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1167256-these...So, the initial numbers look something like this: $235,000 ARV, Here is a house for our exampleIt usually takes a beginner 6 months from buying the house, rehabbing, selling & closing to getting your money.SELL: It assumes you are putting 20% down on a purchase price that is 65% of what you will sell it for with a Net Profit of $22,981 if you flip & sellRENT: Your monthly mortgage cost is $1,302 and Rentometer says it should rent for $1,500 - a $200 a month difference.