Have middle room that I am focusing on adding closet to to add bedroom!

As there is only a one lane asphalt driveway that goes between the building and the east property line the contractor will have to operate his heavy equipment there and will hurt tenant access and definitely damage the asphalt.

My main focus is Class B and maybe some C+ properties around NE Columbus, as well as outside 270 from the North to the east side.

@Mohammed Rahman Queens and Brooklyn would be the absolute best because I work on the upper east side of Manhattan but I haven't seen any properties there that are affordable and in decent neighborhoods!

Thanks Greg - I am an out of state investor in east coast and property is in texas.

@James Maaba congrats on your recent long term rental purchase, East Stroudsburg is in high demand!

Here is a link for East Rockaway: East Rockway Dept of BuildingYou can call, go to the office and use the zoning map in the link.

There is a range of DSCR lender underwriting policies for "1st time investors" - some don't allow it, some do with no restrictions, and some in the middle (typically cut max LTV by 5% or so and restrict against anything over 4 units)Also - check out these BiggerPockets articles for a ton of info about DSCR loans:DSCR Loans: What Are They And How To Get The Best Termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/...DSCR Loans: How To Use Pro Strategies To Save More And Make Morehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/...Multifamily DSCR Loans: A New High-Impact Loan Option For Real Estate Investors?

Software: Stessa for accounting, Deal Check for quick and dirty analysis of potential purchasesMarket positioning: Pet-friendly (fenced-yard, accept dogs and cats), well-designed homes, off-street parking, suburban, full cable TV package (not streaming only)Pricing: Targeting upper-middle market (not budget-conscious guests)So far, so good (since 2020)

You're searching in the right area, here in the southern/middle part the laws are much friendly as well as the prices.