I’ve had some success steering clients toward portfolio lenders who can offer more flexibility than the big banks.Another thought: have you considered diversifying into asset classes that might generate better cash flow even in today’s environment?

You feel you have to rebut my comment to bolster/protect your business that’s fine, but I would suggest you steer clear of exposing client financials unless your in the business of fighting legal suites rather than real estate. 

There is usually a missed opportunity in most markets delivering housing products that are needed but not readily available and the Zillow data most rely upon does not tell this story.Get to know the members of a community, their needs, what steers them away from the housing that's currently available.

Focus on long-term rentals in affordable markets with reliable cash flow, and steer clear of high-cost flips, lower-class properties, or overleveraging in areas that rely solely on appreciation.Good luck!

Let me steer you in the right direction.Imagine you buy a list with the address of vegans, that are also animal rights activists.Your company sells baby-cow burgers.

What's the deal with 'land lease'...should we steer clear? 

I talk to a lot of people that want to get started in detroit where I invest, and if they can't quickly scale to 10 doors, I tell them to steer clear.

I’d recommend steering away from condos due to high HOA fees, which can eat into returns.

Fortunately, my connection on the board kept steering them away anytime they came back to that when we met on it.

Good luck exactly the 1% and greater rule steers ( especially first time investors who think that is the metric they have to hit) into what is almost always higher risk rental areas.