Hi Joseph -  For your first scenario, if you acquire another SFH with a traditional investment loan, the rental income can count toward lowering your DTI, but typically only a portion of it (usually 75% of the rental income is factored in).

This is by far the most important factor in my opinion.

Consider factors like retirement, landlord fatigue, property maintenance issues, or asset liquidation.

How much above market will be the determining factor whether I want to move forward or not.

If you didn’t factor in some amount for repairs and vacancy and CapEx when you vetted your property I hope you will do so with the next one.

Look for homes that scare most homebuyers & factor in your renovation budget when making offers.- Opportunities with additional income potential.

AirBnB and first time home buyer rates have no influence on this because that is A and B class property for the majority of the transactions.

This new calculator is basically the free one real estate influencers are giving for free.

As we progress through 2024, commercial real estate shows a mixed landscape influenced by economic factors like inflation and labor market shifts.Office PropertiesThe office sector remains strained, with vacancy rates at a record high of 13.8% in July.

This will help you identify what market will have the most ideal factors for what you're trying to achieve with real estate.