For your first commercial deal, your best home is probably going to be with a local community bank or credit union. 

Before renting, I need to complete a few improvements to the townhome, such as landscaping and replacing the flooring in the bedrooms.I have a few questions and would appreciate any advice: What should I look out for during the home inspection and closing process on a new-build property?

I would make one distinction and that’s between an expense and a capital improvement. 

If you told him you have been playing pickup games for the past year and need help improving your jump shot, now he has evidence you're motivated and a specific goal he can quickly help you work towards.

Are you seeing any emerging trends or opportunities tied to these lifestyle improvements, such as increased demand for certain property types or neighborhoods?

Real estate is a long term wealth building strategy and in that one year you can learn a lot about home improvement and land lording. 

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

They are farily easy and do nto require much to get started and the Max LTV is going to be 75% but I have seen some exceptions to 80%.Rates are subject to a few thing like loan amount, property type, number of units, credit score and downpayment.DSCR allows you to purchase with No employment and No tax returns so its a little easier. 

Great credit scores and plenty of income from my W-2 source. 

@Ali Mol In a lease-to-own agreement, the $1,666 monthly credit should be treated as a liability (deferred credit) rather than rental income, as it is allocated toward the purchase price.