(Not being a vet I’m not sure of the interest rate difference but know that the 3.5% down FHA is often worse than a conventional 5% down.).

We are not perfect, and we only know where we fail when we are told. 

Let me know what you think!

So, there is even more risk.The things that you can do, include being properly capitalized, not be greedy, (in whichever way that may be defined in the county you are buying), know solicitation laws, know Dodd-Frank, the Consumer Protection Act, the S.A.F.E.

Quote from @Alex Patton: I know there are hundreds (thousands probably) of lenders out there that offer a DSCR product.

The market is ALWAYS changing but I know at this time, seasoned investors are getting 80% LTV on DSCR in the 6% range and 90% of PP/100% of renovation if total loan does not exceed 75% of ARV for FixNFlip loans. =)  

Do you have experience and know the cycles of your market so you know the best price?

I want to know how to analyze markets to see if my neighborhood is even a good location to do this.

Does anyone know a good way to get paint off hard wood without having to restore the floor or tarnish the stain? 

Something between #1 and #2I know the answer is probably something like "however the numbers work best", but I'm looking for general guidance.