There are a lot of factors that go into this and a lot of levers to pull.If none of this works and the goal of the new purchase is to househack that property into an investment property, you may be able to use a DSCR loan to buy the new property as an outright investment property.

If think you'll have capital expenses I'd factor those costs in. 

. - What driving factors should I take into account when l'm looking for an up n' coming hot markets?

I’ve been reading extensively on strategies to minimize tenant vacancies through smart investments, and I’ve come to realize that many other factors play a crucial role when managing rental properties.

I'd like to keep my properties within a 30 minute drive from my South Everett residence.A fun fact about me outside of real estate: I love distance running and cycling.

If you're up for a drive, 321 Cabinets in Melbourne, FL has great solid plywood cabinets.

I believe there are license allotments in many towns near and around Denver so you want to make sure there is a license available for the basement unit before you factor this into your cashflow plan.

This is driving up prices for everything.

Landlord laws was the main factor why I chose to invest out of state and have been happy with my decision to do so. 

The lock off doors at Banyan probably play a big factor in the pricing of those units as they offer the ability to rent the units separately.