And I also think that the inventory in your market plays a large role in deciding what property type makes the most sense.In my market, there is a large abundance of the small multi-family properties, especially the 2-4 unit properties.

In my experience, there are a range of starting-off experiences, but one's experience is not always indicative of someone's desire/drive/commitment to pursue and thrive in real estate. 

Are you looking for more SFR in the same price range in your local market?

For the most part the homes have been under $225,000 renting between $1495 - $1695 range. 

With $50K and a DSCR loan, your budget will likely cap at properties in the $150K-$170K range, depending on the closing costs and any repairs needed.

I'm not sure what the current appraisal value is, but comps in the area range from $600k to $1M+.

And what is your price range and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

I'm running your numbers and getting in the low 20% range.

We know supply is a big issue with low inventory across the whole country.

I would love to learn from and connect with those of you who partner with corporate hq folks (regardless of the "corporate" buyer) and offer them an inventory, or even one product/asset, for MTR/Corporate Housing.