So, on average, I'm looking for a 35% cash on cash return with some flexibility depending on the deal.  

Despite global and domestic tensions, rents remained stable.Rentals - Availability by MonthThe number of homes for rent decreased slightly MoM in August, bucking the usual seasonal trend.Rentals - Median Time to RentTime to rent increased marginally MoM (from 23 days to 24 days), but remained healthy.Rentals - Months of SupplyThere are only 1.4 months of supply for our target rental property profile.

By leveraging options like seller financing, private loans, partnerships, or subject to deals, investors gain flexibility in structuring payments and ownership, which directly impacts how income, interest, and depreciation are taxed.

Quote from @Christina Galdieri: If you are going to be flexible and move it to the 15th which is an option I would think about being strict on that movement.

But I am pointing out that the entry point remains high comparatively speaking, it's saturated and competitive, and listing inventory and days on market is skyrocketing and outpaces anything else in TN or NC.

Did you find multi-tenant flexibility worked better than one larger user, or the other way around?

For a newer investor, the key is to price competitively, have your listing and marketing ready early, and be flexible with showings since schedules can get tricky.

Do you prioritize speed, cost, flexibility, or long-term scalability?

Amortization Schedule – simple but helpful for clarity; shows the payment breakdown and remaining balance over time.5.

A lot of investors keep it simple in the beginning with Excel or Google Sheets—it gives you control and flexibility.