Additionally, a pro-rated portion of tax is due if you sell with debtOr dent is on the priority for the year prior.

Here's a bit more in detail about how rates are calculated for DSCR loans:1.

Then consider your ADR/nightly rate.

Personally I would want to manage the rental myself at least in the beginning to make sure you get good ratings.

This person likely has a 30-year fixed rate mortage financed at less than 4.5%. 

They get a higher return since they are covering housing cost, have the $250k per spouse primary residence deduction in gains, is a savings account, higher leverage position, lower interest rate possible, will pay more premium for location, etc.House might be overpriced for REITs but not for home owners.  

@Jordyn Ohs Assuming your heloc is re-advanceable and the rate is higher than your mortgage, I would suggest you pay your HELOC down as quickly as possible with any cash flow from the properties.

There are quite a number of things that can make utilizing an FHA loan more difficult such as more barriers during appraisal, appearance of low qualification/little cash, typically longer closing period, likely higher interest rate, and PMI cannot be dropped without a refinance if 3.5% down.That said, just chain 5% down conventional loans, and make sure your duplexes pay for themselves.  

We helped her move to PA from FL, provided a furnished apartment at a reduced rate for a while, etc.

interest rates and prices are high and people are contorting themselves into pretzels to try to buy.