For multifamily or commercial, the rental rate impacts the value of the property. 

However, expect greater transparency and heightened consumer awareness that has come out of media attention and NAR settlement to impact the listing component of seller agency as well.

Focus on high-impact areas like the kitchen and bathrooms, as these often add the most value to a home.

Active investors absolutely have ability for higher returns, but at some point it does impact your primary job earning power. 

Vacancies, tenant turnover, or non-payment can impact cash flow and delay your plan.Time and Effort: Managing multiple properties, handling rehabs, and dealing with tenants requires significant time, energy, and expertise.

This could impact your leverage / DSCR.

I could care less if someone smokes marijuana but worried it might impact other tenants & future renters.What are my options, if any?

You don't always have to incentivize a tenant with a discount to get the tenant to stay, nor keep rents stagnant, but it is good to be aware of the business impact with respect to cost too.

The shorter the prepayment term has an impact on increasing the rate.4.

@Monty Alston It has some impact but no lenders will give you credit for having experience building a home unless you have built or renovated a home in the last 3-5 years.