Explore FHA or conventional loans based on your eligibility and current market rates.For a medium/longer term strategy, keep an eye on interest rates for potential refinancing opportunities for Property 2 when rates are more favorable. 

I suggest talking to other landlords in your area or up-to-date on the current landlord tenant ordinancesHere in Chicago (Illinois) there is no limitation on income stipulations for screening and as other said, there’s no federal stipulation either.Like @James Wise, I would move onto the next tenant without blinking an eye!

Keep an eye out for duplexes, triplexes, and single-family homes with multifamily potential. 

A trend we'll keep an eye out for is the gap between median asking prices and median sale prices.

When I list a property I spend a lot of time ensuring that it's as attractive as possible in the eyes of investors.

Hey all.I have my eyes set on Atlanta (and eventually a few other areas in GA) to invest in.

I want to be where the most number of eyes are.

You can then invest in improvements that align with market demands to make the property more appealing to a wider audience and maximize your return.4: Staging and presentation is important 🛋️Staging your property can transform it from just a house, to a dream home in the buyers’ eyes.

I love Bigger Pockets because 99.9% of the posts on here are legitimate, and the very few that aren't, quickly get cut off by the eagle-eyed forum moderators.

Figure out your business plan and exit strategy as you accrue capital and keep an eye on the market it’s hard to tell when the time will be right as the market is in flux.