There is a time factor that needs to be accounted for as well.In my opinion - you will need to be able to reasonable achieve 2-3x the rents vs. the alternative for room rentals to be worth the squeeze.I'd check to see what other folks are renting individual rooms out for to see if it makes sense diving into.

Quote from @Ethen Sanchez: Quote from @Alex Olson: @Ethen Sanchez While I don't know STL as well as KC, yes crime rates play a factor.

While it may only cash flow a set amount each month, don't forget that the principal on your mortgage is also being paid down and (in the long term) the value of the complex is going up.Are you able to invest that money elsewhere (factoring in cap gains or 1031) and do better?

The appealing aspect here is the ongoing population growth and other economic factors.

@Varun Hegde - This is a good topic.Often a title policy is issued to "XYZ Entity or Individual(s) and/or it's assigns" – however unless the title company handling my closing can perform a date down from when the existing title policy is ordered and issue an update in my name, I purchase a new policy at closing and factor the cost into my offer price. 

You may have a grasp on this aspect, but there are items to consider that can play a big factor when choosing your land such as topography, existing zoning & platted lot status, minimum/maximum requirements such as parking, detention, size of building, setbacks.  

@Cheryl A Perna- thanks ...the proeprty will need to be a condo as there are no SFRs in the downtown area you mention ...condo market in seattle  is  much softer  than the  SFR market right now ...its a buyers  market with many units for sale ...the price ranges are still high and if you want to try to break even with renting it part time - it may be tough to do   especially  when factoring HOA dues into it  . 

Depends on the lender and what risk factors they perceive.You state that financing will be 75% ltv, 5-10 yr fixed, 25 yr am.

These factors collectively present a high-return, low-risk investment opportunity that aligns well with my strategic growth goals.

These factors collectively present a high-return, low-risk investment opportunity that aligns well with my strategic growth goals.