I also had to get it approved by the city which was pretty easy. 

It very well could become a large enough investment to be worthwhile, also solving for "unexpected emergencies ", for the most part and would an easy self management situation if you were to live onsite in one of your connected townhomes.

You want access to the coach you want, not some backup.Thanks for the shout out my friend!

It's easy to bite off more than you can chew in this business and that's especially not a good idea for your first deal.

Is it accessible on this forum? 

Are there any other markets that really pop and stand out for cash-flow and easy entrance? 

Local references are invaluable because those lenders have proven themselves in your market.Work with Reputable Companies: Some well-known DSCR lenders with a solid reputation include Lima One Capital, LendingOne, Kiavi, RCN Capital, Visio Lending, and Easy Street Capital.

Some "captive" agents like Farmers, Nationwide, maybe others also have some market access other than their namesake, but unless things are different there State Farm has State Farm only so when they're done, they're done. 

@Caleb Genry I'm looking for a easy to use spreadsheet as well.

It wasn’t easy, but it was one of the best moves I made.