You might not uncover that with a newer home until much, much later.

If the rental property has a DTI of 25%, by definition your blended DTI will be <30%. 

At times, the seller may back out, we may uncover bad things about the property during the due diligence period which will cause us to back out of the deal, or financing may fall through.What makes it even worse, we, as investors, may incur some soft costs (costs incurred prior to closing) which end up being sunk costs.However, as investors, we are relentless in our pursuit of cash-flow.

With a deep understanding of the Washington Market, I take pride in uncovering investment opportunities that align perfectly with my clients' strategies.

Sharing your vision with real estate professionals, local investors, or even family and friends might uncover unexpected opportunities.

This thread has been helpful, and I think really any situation where a tenant has demonstrated the kind of behavior I was concerned about should be uncovered (and can therefore be documented) in the vetting process.

That led to uncovering significant water damage throughout the first-floor unit's bathroom, forcing an immediate renovation.

Yes, I know Vanguard’s recent-ish medium term projection for Large Cap Blend is 3-5%, but please; I don’t want to lose, in the weeds, this narrative momentum I’ve worked so hard for.

They uncover a lot of problems with these properties.It sounds like you have enough to work with to appeal their process.

Boring Can Be Beautiful, But Location Still WinsWhile I agree that boring markets offer steady cash flow, I’d argue that markets with a blend of stable tenant demand and tourist appeal like areas near U.S. military installations in Germany strike a better balance between cash flow and appreciation.