That will increase your cost quite a bit and might make the ROI untenable......?

Also look for places that will attract a good tenant. 

Are you considering doing STR or MTR in the Bay Area one to increase the cash flow?

Thanks Stuart.I don't think a "thesis" is necessary for real estate investing.Your mixing "thesis" with speculation and prediction IMO$1m in cash is retirement for someone that knows what they are doing in "low barrier" markets like you mention.Same can't be said for higher entry markets.Those that don't know real estate will loose no matter where or how they invest.Personally, I don't care about appreciation as I don't get out of bed unless I can net cashflow 20% net on a deal.For example, just bought a 6 unit in a B class area for $160,000.Currently occupied and renting for $3,000pm.Once minor rehab of $50,000 is completed, rents will be $4,500.I have an offer to sell as is for $250,000.ARV is $350,000.When interest rates go down, value will increase even further due to commercial lending being easier.No need for appreciation on such deals.I'll take them all day long over any appreciation potential.Again, just my opinion and each to their own.

Do you think they add value and attract higher rent?

The value he adds to you can increase substantially and save you a ton of headache.An experienced investment broker will aid you in all aspects that come with the deal like underwriting, valuation, potential, structuring the deal, etc. 

The shorter the prepayment term has an impact on increasing the rate.4.

Take that increase in DTI and use it to invest elsewhere.

Some areas may have rent control ordinances that restrict how much landlords can increase rent and how often they can do so.Review the lease agreement: The terms of the lease agreement signed by the landlord and tenant usually outline the conditions for rent increases.

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