Your current tracking methods, combined with your credit report and tax returns, should generally meet lender requirements

Also ask who the natural buyer is if you choose to sell the property they sell to you.

Naturally, that has led me into looking at some different markets.

Anyone use alternative methods to automate the process? 

I have 3 SFH rentals where I live in NJ and I use the BRRRR method for my investing.Is that a thing I can do in Panama?

Here is a method I like to use. 

The best benefit of syndications is the passive nature and the amount of information you can gather.

One of the good things about DSCR Lenders is that the guidelines and programs are different and not cookie-cutter 100% equivalent like conventional lenders that all must mirror the GSEs, etc.Most DSCR Lenders will have similar rates and terms and generally similar processes - so generally what will make the "best" one is the best one for your needs - I would focus on any specialties or niches - like short term rentals, if you do multifamily or mixed use, BRRRR Method or focus in on a specific market - find someone who specializes and has a good track record in that niche or area

Your Natural Hazards Disclosure should have some of this but it is tricky.I think if the equity is there and you can move the money to a better producing asset, I think I would sell.

At least for the first and second time, after that I will consider other methods.