Due to a severe housing shortage for locals, Truckee is more favorable for long-term rentals.

It’s crucial for me to achieve a favorable appraisal, as my estimates place me comfortably below 80% loan-to-value.

To understand how they pushed their numbers so much into their favor, we have to actually look at their numbers.

So if the appraiser determines for example that the average rental amount for the area is $1,500 then the mortgage, taxes and insurance (and HOA if applicable) need to be at or under $1,500 to get the most favorable terms. 

Ohio, across the board, is affordable, has good rental scale per price, and favors landlords.

My best advice would be to read through the contract carefully (builders usually have their own individual contract that's written for them and is leaning heavily in their favor).

Brought it up right at the closing and he claimed they were dead and he thought he was doing us a favor by getting rid of them (but simultaneously leaving us a house full of old garbage).

(Not on the local MLS) While in Nashville at a doctor appointment, I guess the algorithms were in my favor and it appeared on my phone.

That's how you truly learn and understand neighborhoods and where demand and supply pressures fall in your favor.

Since your involvement is primarily as a passive investor in syndications, you’ll need to evaluate if you meet these requirements, as REPS generally favors those who actively manage their properties.