If your current lender is open to restructuring, you could negotiate better terms (lower rate or extended term).

page=LoadVirtualDoc&BookmarkID=6536) that capped annual increases to the Taxable Value of a property to the lower of 5% or Michigan's Cost of Living increase.

Meanwhile, the adjacent property with a view of an industrial park will consistently get lower rents. 

Business owners won't want to get tied up in litigation and if there is a good chance they will lose, it is easier to simply follow the contract.How would that work with a lower-end tenant? 

My concern with declining values, increased inventory and a weaker economy would lower rental income and could potentially put me into a negative cash flow situation.

that is a much lower risk way of getting started than with a sub to deal

Well that is when the lower tenant feels like paying her 20% portion of the rent of $240 per month lol!

Once it's rented, use that rental income to help offset your DTI, which may help you qualify for the second property sooner.Partner with Investors: Team up with someone to split costs and lower your personal DTI impact.

You may think about buying a SFH instead of multi-family if you're working with a lower price point.

I know I already mentioned this, but @Mordy Chaimovitz...If you can get by with lower cash flow and invest for the long-term generational wealth (aka appreciation) in nice neighborhoods, that is the way to go, but it's tough to get by at times -- at least it is for me.Just know everyone's situation is different, and you should do what is best for your specific circumstances!