This can reduce your financial burden and spread risk.3.

So raising the cost of a load could possibly tank demand, thereby reducing income.  

This is helpful and I'll need to do more research into a couple more firms to reduce the costs.

For reference I own exactly one handful (5) SFH  rentals in my hometown, all have been purchased in the last 4 years.1) buying at a discount is MY preferred way to reduce risk.

It has been on the market for three months, with the price reduced multiple times from $550,000 to the current $375,000.

Declining Interest Rates: When market interest rates drop, refinancing can reduce monthly payments, thus improving cash flow and enhancing the DSCR.3.

Now, I will suggest the following:Create a financial plan that includes the following:One year goal: reduce your expenses, including credit cards.

For example, an agent would collect a reduced commission, flat transaction fee, or no commission if the buyer sources an off-market deal directly.In your case, if you'd like to compensate your agent, you can include it in the loan.

- Any other best practices that you could share that could help maximizing the rental yield, reducing prop tax and construction cost?

This reduces vacancy risk and helps maintain cash flow while you learn the ropes of being a landlord.