You should read through some of these numerous posts on this topic.

Here's a post where I go into detail about DSCR loans as far as the importance of cash flow, credit scores and down payments: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/1080147-refinance-rate-105Lender terms and fees vary widely.

@Chris Seveney & @Jay Hinrichs Together you raised a good topic of discussion which is the new age Co-GP.

I am confused because here is what the data I find says: Now I'm no expert on the topic but CA is still the only place I've ever been where people pop-out of the scrubery to ask if I want a BJ as entire family is loading back up (including grandkids) from a dinner out...... 

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

then manage them remotely.you also noted you want an STR, which is going to shrink the inventory that is viable for you and also increase the amount of competition you have.you may want to read these threads:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...i invest in Pittsburgh, and I would tell you: DON'T invest in Pittsburgh unless you're willing to come here in person and build your network. 

Of course there are other great areas in the Austin MSA depending on your strategy and risk tolerance.Let me know if I can answer any questions or share my thoughts on any other topics.

Check out this thread on Norada Capital Management here on Bigger Pockets where out of the blue this big syndication suspended payments to all it's (many) members:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/960/topics/1196567-nora...  

Or at least the on-going conversations and topics that were brought up.Happy Investing All!

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1220392-what-...Now that that you mention it, I may have seen it, but didn't register.