I get many requests for showings, but when I ask them to first confirm they qualify (3X income, etc.) they don’t respond.Listed 22 days.

I will keep you in mind for any clients or myself! 

Bear in mind, you're not investing in a retirement account to take advantage of tax deductions, as there are no taxes.   

As for vehicle vs RE, I agree this was a vehicle but the peace of mind was unrelated. 

And is there anything that we should be mindful or know about the dangers of when it comes to buying from Auctions?

Keep in mind that DSCR loans are how most investors have scaled. whether its residential DSCR or commercial DSCR at 5+ units. personally, i like them better. few reasons why:1. seasoning period is only like 10-30 days vs 60days going conventional2. seller max contributions DSCR is 3-6% where conventional its only 2% max3.

If you don't mind, could you go into a little more detail?

With the right PM, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your property is in good hands and generating steady income.Good luck with your search!

Keep in mind, though, that each lender has their own criteria for how much future potential they’ll factor in, so it might come down to some skillful negotiation and presenting detailed projections that don’t feel like puffery.Just be careful not to come off as overly speculative…lenders tendd to shy away from what sounds too good to be true.Anyway, I’m curious.. have you spotted any other investors in Gainesville facing a similar refinance puzzle and what kind of terms were they able to secure? 

., retirees, dual-income households, or tenants relocating for work) may reduce risk.Stay Up to Date on Landlord-Tenant Laws: Understanding your rights and obligations can help you navigate issues more effectively if they arise.That said, if the potential risks are keeping you up at night and the financial pressure of an eviction would be too much, selling may still be the best option for peace of mind.