There really should be a higher barrier to entry for home inspectors.

The rental market here seems to be cooling and it's hard to pencil deals even if I rent by the room to achieve higher than average rents.

Just note that Kansas City has a higher population growth rate than St.

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.

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

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.  

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

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 . 

@Maynhia Stott If your focus on high interest rate is solely for getting a higher rate of return on redemption, then I think you would want to emphasize penalty states because many of the states you mentioned, like Maryland, would only yield that high interest after the 12th month.

Even with multiple units, with current interest rates and a competitive market (prices have continued to rise even with higher interest rates) think the Madison market is a stronger long term ownership strategy, where the bulk of your return will come when you sell from appreciation in rents and property value.