Having all your financials, documentation, and pre-approvals in place allows you to act quickly when an opportunity arises.

Having multiple options ensures liquidity and allows for quick execution when opportunities arise.8.

In a rising rate environment, your costs could increase.

As I am re-reading this post from yesterday, I think I need to focus on being ready for when the good deal arises, versus trying to make something a good deal. 

Besides, all the features I want are in the higher subscription categories (calendar feature, bank reconciliation, free ACH transfers) that cost $119 and $169 per month for 20 doors or less, so... meanwhile Landlord Studio has the calendar feature and bank recon baked into their sub price of $12/mo +$1 per unit.With that said, I'll probably stick with Stessa for now (free version), and continue to just let my tenants text/email me when issues arise and whatnot, and try not to yoink my hair out over my bank hating Stessa for some reason.

With so much activity from big-money investors and new developments, what opportunities do you think will arise for smaller investors or those looking to enter the market?

Your proposed strategy may make litigation after a claim arises more complicated and costly for you to defend.  

I’d suggest looking at BP’s list of recommended DSCR lenders and see what arises. 

I’m use to residential loans and have the best loan officer around but she doesn’t do commercial so I’m searching for someone who knows what the doing and how to work around problems that arise.

Just keep an eye on your financing options, the local market trends, and stay flexible if the right deals arise, whether they’re duplexes, SFHs, or other opportunities.