I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).

Meaning truly intrinsic(2x DSCR not 1x DSCR), then roll the dice and lever the minimum you need to get the deal done and understand to put more to reserves than anything else for the first 3-5 years from your current and new property.The risk:reward ratio is very low when you factor in a lack of liquidity.

By the time you factor in insurance and any cap ex....it's already a loser...even if you aren't carrying a mortgage.  

I just wanted to make sure there wasn’t a limiting factor of showings or interest.

It's a great property with tons of potential but it's missing the IT factor.

That 95% makes sense as an appreciation return, but for true CoC, you’d need rent income factored in.

Here is some key information:Property recently hit the market and has 2 cash offers alreadyThe seller provided a pre-inspection report, which I shared with 2 different lenders, both think it may fail conventional financing due to potential structural and electrical issues (realtor thinks it could pass conventional)Seller has 100% equity but is behind on other payments (not sure of the urgency money is needed)This is my first attempt at an “investment” property so I’m new to thisI see 3 optionsMove forward with an offer using conventional loan pre-qualification-Not as attractive of an offer to the seller-Possibility that appraiser calls out structural/electrical issues that need to be fixed before closing, effectively causing financing to fail- Best terms and fewest loan fees for meUse a rehab style loan such as ChoiceRenovation-Even less attractive than a conventional offer to seller, but less risk of failed financing if appraiser calls out issues-Slightly worse fees and interest rates compared to conventional-Lenders tell me possibly up to 60-90 days closing in some cases, with red-tape for contractor requirements and draw schedules (sounds like the most hoops to jump through during rehab)Use a hard money lender-Most attractive loan option I can give to seller so I can compete-Much higher fees and interest rate for me-need to refinance into a conventional at the end of rehab (not familiar with seasoning periods but I think this is a factor as well)Which option would you do?

Will it expose systemic greed, or will it shift the blame to other factors like housing shortages?

It is a common factor for these types to plant in people's head they are responsible for their success so when they come back after realizing the no value you can blame it on them.

For the 700 credit score you could take 1 month's rent as a deposit but for the other 2 you could take 2 months (as an example) due to the risk factor.