Building a network is critical for us do it yourselfers!

Known as the after repair value (ARV), it is the most critical number to your fix and flip venture.

I believe you must first get to the critical number of rentals before thinking about paying them off.

People have been critical of the cost, the quality of the furnishing, etc. but the fact of the matter is the stager has a keen sense for setting up rooms for maximum effectiveness.  

And yes, buyers are a very critical part of the equation.      

Sarah, sounds like you are using an excellent avenue to generate some business for yourself, I think you are missing some critical components to help you get over the hump, you may already be aware, but I suggest the following (3) steps:1) Use an experienced 203k lender, not someone that has done (1) or (2) just google 203k lender for your immediate area, call (3) get best rate, listen to experience pick (1)2) Its all about value, in some cases you can go 110% of appraised value, giving you more money for your renovation if you need it, depends on your situation and market.

It's not critical to get a screaming deal on the SFR to make this work, so there should be plenty of opportunities, as the county population grows by 10,000 every year for the next 20 years.

It seems like we need critical mass somehow to get people to come here and stay for that purpose.

Now if the comps are new construction comps, you need to be very critical of the dates that established the real values of these homes.

Any ideas, thoughts or criticism would be appreciated.ThanksChris Manganello