@Gary Bonds the only way you'll bet a business loan as a newbie, is by cosigning for your business.You'd be better off getting a business credit card you personally cosign for to start establishing business credit.

But I wouldn't be surprised to see us settle in the low 6.00% range.I have some aggressive bets in stocks and long duration bonds that will benefit if/when that happens.

You bet I did.

Your best bet is to get an estoppel that verifies their lease dates, rent being paid, security deposit, and advanced rent.

Kitchens and bathrooms are always a good bet, but think beyond the basics.

I do see a ton of 2 unit houses on Zillow, so would it be a good bet that these are landlords trying to unload their stock before student housing regs kick in?

I bet if they found a subsurface problem, I would own those. :-)ps.

Your best bet is probably to get your real estate license and start actively being a real estate professional or buy a STR in your market that you can physically be at on a regular basis. 

I bet they were valid.

Your best bet for that size will be local banks and credit unions, good luck.