Whisper (San Marcos):a) Plum Creek, Kyle:The corner lot and large backyard are attractive for families, and the high school district rating can positively impact property values and rental demand.

It's the "in your face tell it like he sees it" style, which is polarizing and for sure will attract a number of people and will repel a number of people.

The area attracts many vacationers during the summer months, and if you are able to get some winter renters from Oct - March its a win/win.

Hidden gem near a thriving destination will at least guarantee occupancy, but as the vacationers won't be so close to the action, it may not guarantee high rental incomes. 

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I wouldn't trust them to make the payments, especially if the property value goes down and they have a bum tenant not paying rent because they mis-managed it and had poor underwriting skills to begin with and realize they messed up and just walk away (what makes it attractive to them if it's not attractive to you?).

Commercial loans are much more lenient but generally have less attractive terms (e.g., higher rates, shorter amortization, balloons).The six to 1 year "seasoning" requirement is for cash-out refinancing. 

Rates in the Non QM space are becoming very attractive.

What type of renter do you think it will attract? 

And this would be attractive because if they have cash laying around, you'll give them a better return than it's making in a savings account, CD, etc.