It’s always best to double-check with your lender to understand exactly what they consider in their DTI calculation.Since you’re focusing on DTI for future loans, it could be helpful to explore asset-based lending options where your income may not weigh as heavily in the decision.

We have installed a mini split in their unit which is located upstairs.

first moved in and house hacked bedrooms, then rented the whole house and moved out.

In general medical professionals are looking for smaller units (studio/1 bedrooms) not 2+ bedrooms- In order to understand corporate demand you should research the types of corporations in the market and figure out if they bring traveling / temporary workers to the area because not all corporations do- You didn't mention colleges but if there's higher education nearby this can also be a driver of MTR demand.

Social media is a double edged sword, that I don't think a lot of syndicators fully understood when tapping into it.  

Double edged sword 

Without knowing anything about your financial criteria for buying, I'd say maybe doing a live in BRRRR with a value add (another bedroom, bathroom) for appreciation and building wealth. 

There, you'll find detailed information on investing, both in general and specifically in Las Vegas.Before I continue, note that unless otherwise noted, the charts only include properties that match the following profile.Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 1,000 SF to 3,000 SF, 2+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ garage, minimum lot size is 3,000 SF.Price range: $320,000 to $475,000Location: All zip codes marked in green below have one or more of our client’s investment properties.What we are seeing:The chart below is from the MLS and includes ALL property types and price ranges.Rental Market TrendsThe charts below are only relevant to the property profile that we target.Rentals - Median $/SF by MonthInterestingly, September saw a rent increase MoM ($1.21/SF vs. $1.18/SF), bucking the traditional seasonal slowdown trend.

Purchase price: $320,000 Cash invested: $25,000 It's a 2 unit Duplex with 2 bedroom 1 bath.

Flippig was nearly impossib le to make a profit in 2019, now in 2021, post doubling of lumber, nearly doubling of contractor costs, 50% increase in HVAC etc etc, no one uses GCs (that I know of).