How critical was the lender’s turnaround time (e.g., 60 days vs. 90+ days) in your decision?

Unfortunately, over the 11 months he has lived there, he has only managed to pay the rent on time once.

Yep, been doing it full time since 2018ish.

That said, most of our DSCR options have had rates drop over the past few days, so right now is probably a good time to move forward (at an 80% or 75% LTV) as it is very possible to get you rates in the 8s and even low 7s right now at those LTVs, if your credit and DSCR ratio are good.

People who can afford a property like that will buy a home themselves instead of renting(majority of the time).

Westside can be rough especially for a first-time investor.

i have seen many do very well getting on a team.Myself personally I would concentrate on listings 1000%  Buyers only if well knownand wont waste your time. 

Of course it isn't going to work for everyone...then again, I also have many friends with degree's that cost them 6 digits that cannot get a job in their field!

Not every time you want to buy a deal will there be one. 

This gives investors some time to complete a rollover and, in some rare cases, can be used as a source of short-term liquidity.Unfortunately, inherited IRAs are not treated as your own and do not fall under the 60-day rule.