If it's 1-4 units, then you'll need to look at comparable properties, but with 5+ units you'll want to determine the future value with NOI and cap rates. 

Turns out the Listing Agent put tenants in herself.3) I found out 3 days before close that Comparable rents came back too low, despite the Listing Agent having put tenants in for higher rent (an interesting positive from that situation), but the Lender couldn't use her contracts. 

@Jason Smith you may want to consider moving a few of those loans with comparable current interest rates over into an LLC and refinancing them into a DSCR product.

And those can be hefty compared to retail...Houzz, Home Depot, Ferguson, etc. 

I have been using the BP calculator more extensively compared to the others I mentioned.

They may sell at a reduced price compared to a homeowner who has taken care of and loved their property.None of these repair issues are a deal-breaker by themselves.

How do you usually structure those early meetings and conversations to ensure you get a complete picture of their experience and reliability?

A comparison would be a STR compared to a LTR.

In any case, speed and reliability make you a more attractive buyer.

I'm looking for an experienced and reliable CPA in Jacksonville, Florida who knows real estate investing finance well.