The only point I would maybe add is that in this type of environment only big box landlords and property owners can competeOn the first interview on the BP podcast with Grant Cardone, he specifically said he wants to invest in Blue states because of all the above mentioned items you listed....but that's Grant Cardone he can afford to take on the extra burden that comes with crushing regulation.

If the appraiser marks the report subject to you will have to fix the noted items before you can close the loan, and then the appraiser will have to go back out to certify the repairs have been completed. and yes, of course, will charge a trip fee to do this.

Any other gotcha'sI am looking to move from using QuickBooks and manually running ACH to a product such as this, with the added ability to track any maintenance items, etc.

Seller merely has to repair items prior to closing to meet their contractual onligations. 

Then: I want the lowest interest rate possible.Now: I want the easiest bank to work with.I think my investing career has gotten easier and more fun since I've changed my mind on the above 3 items.

I have a very detailed log book that lists all of the items mentioned that i've kept since the beginning of my project.

Call your lender and ask them to confirm underwriting has everything they need from you, ask when they will issue final approval and follow up on that.See if the current owner will share their preferred vendors for the property with you - begin to reach out to them and introduce yourself.Have a discussion with your family about what items from the house you'll be taking with you.

Something to consider for the average investor that is curious about DSCR, there are plenty of fine print items. 

I'd look at land value and land development to capture substantial upside, I'd look at 50+ unit deals for entitlement, I'd self perform land acquisition and land development in a midwest market like columbus that allows for substantial gain and represents a more stable long term growth, but when you break down the industry new construction is very stable you are already doing that by just working in new construction. you'd essentially be the developer on a larger deal you could do that in one deal. lol 

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