Even if it isn't a perfect match it will be fine as the light hits walls differently.

But what Ive also found is a sewer line can look perfectly good, and still spontaneously collapse anyways.

I have seen properties show up as far as ~$50k lower in annual revenue than in realized income, so know that the numbers aren't always perfect!

Like Brandon mentioned - you sound like the picture perfect classic "DSCR Loan" borrower - dscr loans are made for exactly this typically - LLC friendly and usually the best fit for when investors hit the 5 or so property mark and hit a roadblock with banks, cash etc like you desribed.Check out this 12-part article series published here on BP on all about DSCR Loans, hope it helps!

Your engineering and project management background must be a huge asset in analyzing deals and market trends — perfect for the dynamic Bay Area market.

I always thought I needed tons of cash or perfect credit to get started.

Vegas is a perfect example U can buy a 400k rental there and in many  cases the taxs will be lower than say a 100k rental in Jackson MS.

I got lucky and a tenant eagerly wanted to rent the entire building, and they were perfectly cool with a carpet over it.

It sounds like you are already doing move-ins perfectly with photo evidence and proper documentation.

Power is in the community and the ability to network and learn from community members (BP is the perfect example)Gino