The fact that homes are pricy does not make house hacking a better option because those have gone up as well and the rates are just high to get a loan on them.

He is an expert in the area and can definitely help you weigh out your options from an investors point of view! 

Most DSCR lenders will disqualify lease options. 

It looks like DSCR would be the best option if you recently renovated it and have it rented out/about to be rented.

Milton and Farmington can be excellent choices, too, often with more budget-friendly options and the chance to add value in less saturated areas, might have better cash flow luck here.For lenders and agents, I'd recommend networking with those who have experience specifically in the NH Seacoast markets since these towns can vary in terms of tenant demographics and rental demands.

A lot options.

However, depending on the Trust Company you work with, you might have more options with respect to the diversity of public and private market investments.

I'll revisit my options then.

To reach my goal of buying my first property by the end of the year, I would have fewer options as I would be looking to buy much closer to the 200k mark.

For future properties, I'm in search of a better fit and was referred to Precision Realty & Management as an option.