@Roger Garner there are many factors that go into the decision of whether or not to keep your property as a rental. 

What are the most important key factors you guys use before investing in a property?

Here are some factors to consider:SFH: Easier management, typically lower upfront costs, and the potential for strong appreciation in Orange County.Multi-Unit Property: Greater potential for rental income from multiple units, but it may require more active management.

I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).

.), and many other factors.

The main things that will distinguish Cash-out DSCR loans from each other are the pricing factors in their guidelines.1.

that can be a big determining factor if something like AirBNB will or will not work (or will even be allowed by county/city)What is the layout like? 

The question is do you have the team OOS that can consistently deliver you solid deals, and then have the right management team in place to ensure profitability and peace of mind.I own a vertically integrated real estate company in Birmingham and we help people all the time wanting to build wealth in a lower priced market with high cashflow. 

Factor in regulations and being dependent on OTAs, and it seems pretty clear to me.  

I found this related post. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/70/topics/1202777-conne...It looks promising but some risk factors to consider, if company goes under, etc.