@Amir PortalFort Worth (Southside): Affordable entry points with growing rental demand due to development and school proximity.Arlington: A solid mix of price points and strong rental potential, especially near UT Arlington or entertainment districts.Focus on areas with rising population growth, job opportunities, and low vacancy rates.

This ensures that any payout for damage or liability can be processed more smoothly, and it can help protect your interests if something happens on the property. 

When evaluating markets for rental properties, there are a lot of factors to consider: population growth, employment rates, rent to price ratio/GRM/Cap Rate, rent trends, vacancy rates, etc. 

What they will offer you is an appliance package, or closing cost help, or a low fixed rate loan. 

The property will be strictly for investment purposes, not a primary residence.I’ve been looking into two potential financing options:Hard Money Lenders (HML) – I’m drawn to this option for its speed in closing, but I know the rates can be higher.DSCR Loans – This seems like a great option for long-term rentals, but I’m unsure if it’s the right fit for my auction property since it might need some rehabbing.I’m also considering purchasing through a land trust or an LLC to add a layer of protection and privacy.So, my questions are:What’s the best way to approach financing for auction properties?

high interest rates have hurt cash flow and long term rentals are still a great investment... they're just not going to throw off rental income in the first few years of ownership.

You could bring less down and possibly have a lower interest rate since you will be living there.

Here’s what I recommend instead:Offer Value Beyond Price: Rather than just lowering your rates, focus on adding value to the guest experience.

25% is the going rate, high end 30%/35%

Ultimately, putting more down will allow you to get a interest rate and lower mortgage payment over time.