it typically takes a few years just to recover the closing costs. those are the types of things that get sugarcoated / ignored and they shouldn't be.3 separate recent sources show that it is cheaper to rent than buy at high LTV in virtually every market.  

Commercial loans and conventional loans will always be cheaper than a DSCR. 

There's plenty of hair stylist between here and there - and I would be some are cheaper than others too. 

I’m ok waiting a few years for market rent to ramp up because I know the appreciation will be there in 5-10 years and they’ll do much better in the long run vs cheaper lower appreciating areas that I’m getting the 1 or 2% rule when I first buy.

Basic cable is often only about $65/month and in my opinion is much cheaper than 3-4 streaming platforms.

BTC is the original but an infinite number of copies can be created, cheaper and safer.

(i.e. most done work via phone and internet/building networks locally) I am currently in Virginia but want to look at cheaper markets for investments such as Pittsburg, PA.Hope to meet some great like-minded people here!

Esprit Wood stair case will be much cheaper than the metal ones - ideally going to a door that is up at the top of them and not a window so that it's a second entrance/exit to the unit.

With that being said everything will get a little cheaper.  

You'll have to decide if this is a big enough issue to justify finding a new PM.As an aside, you may find a contractor that can do work cheaper, but will they be as responsive?