(1) 25k 2BR1BA unit (sandwiched in a 5-plex), spoke with some people in the are in the game, they confirmed my inclination that the ARV would not move much...but say I have 28.5k in the deal after cosmetics and closings...The home's ARV ends up at only 32k...that leaves 24k at 75%...would it be possible to do this with the cash strategy, ending up with basically only a few thousand of your money left in the deal which will be paid off in no time by actual rental profit after all expenses???

He has experience flipping 100+ properties in Florida years ago (got out of the game around '08).

He is very honest and he is in the game for the long run.

There are a lot of great CPAs on this forum and most work virtually, but I don't know if anyone is taking on new clients.I can highly recommend @Daniel Hyman CPA, and his firm My Online Accountant, LLC

Also, by doing these recordings, you will force yourself to pay attention to every aspect and detail that might need attention, without really annoying the showing agent by slowing the viewing down too much.Lastly, go online and look for housing inspection check lists--there are dozens listed there, and then check for your local 'repair costs'. 

As learned and said by many time and time again that real estate is a numbers game, how many buyers is enough to have a strong platform for most scenarios?

We work with a realtor on all our flips and by just using the online free websites, our numbers are always in the ballpark of what our realtor is saying the ARV of the property is.

Our latest units to bring online, this hasn't been the case. 

In regards to your game plan with Antigonish, I think it's spot on. 9 months of student housing, followed by a summer of Airbnb is on my radar if/when Airbnb becomes too saturated in HRM.Cheers,Paul Mackay

(Rosemead and El Monte are pretty different from South Pas, but as you look at things online, have them drive the neighborhoods and see which ones stand out to them the most.