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.

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Great discussion; thanks for opening up this topic Mindy.

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.

I give advice around this topic to clients every day and want to know if I'm missing something. 

I would go a step further and say anyone thinking this topic through in good faith would not be so quick to dismiss the mismanagement for our forests the way politicians, media etc have.  

This is a great way to hear their thoughts on markets and strategy and a host of other topics.

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.

There will be many people who disagree and say that focusing on my market alone is the "best" or "only" way to grow, but we can agree to disagree on this topic.