Don't know about anyone else, but I feel like my personal daily battle is between doing what is urgent and fuels my raging undiagnosed ADHD, or what is actually important.I've done a ton of work on this over the past almost 4 years, and still am nowhere that I think I need to be, but I'm at least getting to a level of awareness I don't think I ever had before and that is a win in my book.  

To me the cost of purchasing cash flow is too high, better off being cash negative 2) alternate rent models: mtr, str, rent by room.  

However, there are lenders who offer more flexible terms or even no prepayment penalties, depending on the deal structure and your investment strategy.To find such lenders, here are some options to consider:No Prepayment Penalty Loans: Some lenders, often private or portfolio-based, offer DSCR loans without prepayment penalties, though the trade-off might be a slightly higher interest rate or fees.Yield Maintenance or Defeasance Alternatives: Ask about other prepayment structures like yield maintenance, which can sometimes be less restrictive depending on market conditions.Custom Terms: There are lenders (like us at Phoenix Funded) who can structure loans tailored to your needs.

Alternatively you can do the LOC (line of credit) on it so you can retain the home but are definitely subject to today's current rate environment.

Sellers should also be open to alternative negotiations and market timing to maximize property value in shifting market conditions.Buyer Strategies: Buyers should explore off-market properties, distressed assets, and opportunities in gentrifying areas.

Not when there are so many alternative methods of engagement towards resolve of which past clients have appreciated.

Alternatively, can you use either unit as an STR to increase cash flow even further?

There are alternatives note investors have and thats new origination's where of course you will have some bummers but your not starting out with a defaulted borrower at the get go.

Here's why:Affordability: Your $180K-$200K budget works perfectly here, with plenty of single-family homes and duplexes in B or C+ neighborhoods.Cash Flow: Rent-to-price ratios are excellent, with many properties renting for $1,500-$2,000/month.Landlord-Friendly: Oklahoma has straightforward laws that make managing rentals easier.Economic Growth: Both cities have diverse, growing economies, fueling rental demand.Low Taxes: Property taxes and costs are some of the lowest in the country, boosting returns.OKC and Tulsa also have strong investor networks to help you build a boots-on-the-ground team.

This would help us benchmark and explore simpler alternatives while understanding how complex the structure mentioned above truly is.I assume they are not actively managing their business?