With a 20% cushion you should be fine. 

Great resource for a quick search, but also sounds like you need to get in touch with someone now to discuss your unique situation.

My husband and I used his VA loan to buy our first house hack and although its 0% down it would have been nice to have more of a cushion to start off for unexpected expenses.

I like to leave a very large cushion for houses I cannot see the inside of.

paying 374  pre rehab for a 500k home is not near enough cushion as you just found out.

We have a unique portfolio and know how to redevelop and operate.

@Brandon Sturgill yes, I agree - each area (and street) is unique, and there's no value in mechanically applying a price-to-rent ratio or 1% rule without considering broader factors. 

Like you suggested I will get more active with my outreach and start attending meetups and build unique signage/marketing. 

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