I can tell you first hand that the demand for student housing is at an all-time high. 

If It is a wholesale DSCR lender that also does TRID loans, they might require a bit more paperwork, such as a VOM, mortgage statements for properties currently owned, and credit supplements on mortgages on your credit report.

-Markets with promising ROI potential and steady demand.

There are no restrictions on how much you can charge, making it a potentially lucrative opportunity for homeowners in areas with high demand, such as vacation spots or locations near major events.However, to truly take advantage of this rule, property owners need to ensure they follow all IRS guidelines.

Questions/opinions on: (1) one property or several, and (2) whether to buy outright or put large downs and then supplement with mortgages.

STR demand is there, but regulations can be stricter.2.

With no renovations required, we leveraged market demand to quickly resell the property the same day for $85,000.

In Houston, you can either invest locally or explore strong Texas markets like San Antonio (affordable duplexes, strong job market), DFW suburbs (duplex-friendly zoning, growing economy), or Houston suburbs (Spring, Cypress, The Woodlands for good schools and tenant demand).

Any insights on rental demand, tenant turnover, or local regulations?

West Palm Beach rental demand is about to rise - what do you think?