And even tougher to get it financed.. from what I can see the only folks that build new are subsidized housing in some manner or  big tax credit plays something other than normal economics.

I do not use a property management service to advertise and have always used Zillow to advertise, previous references, housing records, credit checks etc

Do you have W-2 Income, 20% down, reserves, and a decent credit score?

I recently did one where the lender did allow it but that was because of our position as a great customer of the bank and our impeccable credit record.  

They also have the Mortgage Tax Credit.

@Jonathan Small government actions have led to an unprecedented 40% increase in the money supply, 50-year record inflation, record increase in interest rates, bank failures, credit tightening, CRE recession, housing affordability issues, mobility issues, inventory issues, and massive impacts to the world economies, every investment class, and our families, kids, and friends like never before. 

These 10 cabins I am buying have been very poorly operated, so I am buying them almost strictly at property value.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Rebranding properties with poor reputations can also be a valuable strategy to attract new tenants.By implementing these strategies, you can lower expenses, increase efficiency, and ultimately boost your property's income.

I am not going to move into a dormitory style house and raise my two year old in a location with poor schools and incredibly dense housing, unless I have no other option.