So they charge a higher price for their services and run through a much more rigorous process. 

The higher the PV, the greater the appreciation gains on both PV and equity.

In general medical professionals are looking for smaller units (studio/1 bedrooms) not 2+ bedrooms- In order to understand corporate demand you should research the types of corporations in the market and figure out if they bring traveling / temporary workers to the area because not all corporations do- You didn't mention colleges but if there's higher education nearby this can also be a driver of MTR demand.

Or, should we wait to save up enough to start at a higher price point? 

You can aim for a higher price next year when things are (hopefully) more settled.

A wall that is on the face of the building higher than the roof and the roof comes up and rolls up the wall aways And is sealed there. 

Most likely that property will be higher than your 3% mortgage so you can either start to pay that new property off OR stack cash to find the next house.The best low-money down strategy for this approach is using the owner occupant financing every 1-2 years.  

Selling property for much higher than what a licensed appraisal would come in at moves the transaction into fraud territory.Note/lien = sales price - cash downAPR: fair reflection of riskIf APR is high => "high cost loan" under CFPB => appraisal and inspection become MANDATORYAnything less than this...that's your butt on the line.

The highest traffic sites would have a use “higher and better” than a car lot.  

Most DSCR lenders will let you take 75% of the value of your home, and a small handful will let you take 80%, but at a cost (higher rates).Unless you have a rate in the 7s or 8s on your existing mortgage, you may be better off placing a 2nd mortgage or line of credit on your property (as an investment home if you plan to leave, these too have occupancy clauses).