It got me thinking about future property values and marketability. 

If so, can anyone in this market give me any examples of recent deals they have been involved in which hit the 2% Rule?

If someone is pushing you to do business 98% either it's scam or just marketing tactic that needs investor/new money.

Simple enough.What makes it unique is that we have operated a profitable and successful business out of our home for nearly 4 years as a highly booked Hostel and event space + potential urban market farm.

Which direct mail marketing company do you recommend?

What if a property is slightly rundown and would need to have some renovations done before it could rent out for fair market value, would a DSCR loan still work for that? 

Quote from @Shaqiul Chowdhury: Hello all,I fully renovated a property in Decatur, GA but it has been sitting in the market for a while and I'd much rather keep it for a few years and watch it appreciate further than take a loss as it is a great property in a great part of Decatur.

Focus on locations with growing populations like the outskirts of Atlanta, Charlotte, or Greenville, SC—these areas have strong rental markets and good business potential.

Study the market.

Some individuals are afraid of diversifying all their money in the stock market and might be interested in holding real estate backed notes.