This higher rental demand drives up rental rates.

780 or higher should get you the best rates/terms available, no difference than 820 score.

DSCR cash outs will allow you up to 75% with reasonable rates and 80LTV with higher rate options, but only for SFH rentals.

Very possible if your income is significantly higher in 2025 than in 2024.

I'm a fan of gated yards and higher-end security doors and will install chain link and even some wood privacy fencing if I think the house/area warrants it.  

I’ve heard pay a slightly higher rate and take the loan out under your LLC.

He enjoys the cash flow, has a good tenant screening process, and is OK with the tenant headaches that are going to occur.I would put it higher on the reward side of the profile, but it also is a higher amount of work and harder to scale endeavor.

If the change has occurred and buyers are now doing this, surprised not discussed more  You as the buyer is paying for the agents commission one way or another , either by a higher sales price , or by cutting a check to your agent . 

Closing Costs – Remember to factor in refi fees and how long you plan to hold the property to determine if refinancing will save you money overall.Since you mentioned owning the property for only a year, your equity might still be limited, impacting your options or leading to higher costs.

Just seems to reflect the reality of generally tight market conditions across most of the U.S. currently, tough to find higher returns.