Whereas owner occupant buyers are looking at comps, sold prices for similar nearby properties, and don't care about cash flow. 

You can list all the reasons why you charge $250 for a one-time shoveling, but nobody will care when there are other vendors doing the exact same job for $100 or less.I'm in a city of 10,000.

Just be sure to research your target markets carefully to maximize returns.

With careful planning and consistent effort, you can create a portfolio that aligns with your long-term goals.Good luck!

There's too many investors who are front page news in Northern states re CFDs gone bad and Texas where lease options went bad and the state enacted buyer protections...Take care to all.   

Without too much detail I had to quit my W2 job 2 years ago to care for my disabled son and my wife is still working.

The bank will make you leave 25% equity in the property - but you also still want the property to at least cash flow some - so be careful how much equity you pull out / new debt you take on.I would do a cost benefit analysis of what your actual gain is in cash-flow on buying a new property with a (currently) higher interest rate (if financing), versus just holding on to the current appreciated property and enjoying that cash flow.All the best!

We've never had any issues whenever we submitted a claim, and they would take care of the type of situation you're dealing with.  

I’ve taken care of all my debt and am pre-approved for roughly $220,000.

I also agree with No. 2, and I've seen some of my STR clients welcomed by their neighbors after taking over a ramshackle place that wasn't cared for.