The due diligence when compared to a single family or small multifamily is much more involved.

I've noticed in my area that houses that have been converted into 2 units tend to sit on the market for much longer and sell for much less than traditional single family houses with similar sqft and finishes. Is this ...

There is more leverage / less money down when doing a purchase compared to a refinance.

That said, you do have a leg up as someone mentioned, with the lower interest rate compared to current rates.

With this knowledge, it seems as though out-of-state investors are analyzing markets that have great job growth, high appreciation, low unemployment, low taxes, but are still "affordable" compared to standards in more expensive parts of the country.

People are looking at every possible thing to compare, especially in a market as competitive as Denver.

There are other DSCR lenders who require 6 months seasoning / waiting period from the last transaction. 75% LTV is a better rate compared to 80% which will increase the rate and make it harder to reach a DSCR 1 ratio.

Returns remain down, and cashflow opportunities are harder to come by.Top Brooklyn neighborhoods for small multifamily opportunities:East New York: 35 DealsCypress Hills: 33 DealsBedford-Stuyvesant: 22 DealsEast Flatbush: 21 DealsThe BronxThe Bronx featured more new listings compared to 2023’s first half.

In Cincinnati, where houses are still relatively affordable compared to coastal metros, I won't say there are a lot of properties that will hit this mark, but there are certainly some, so no need to jump at low yield properties, when I know another higher yield one will come, even if it takes several months or so.  

Compare/contrast 65% v 70% LTV terms to see if that last 5% is really important to him."