Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy my first long term investment property and am not sure whether I'm approaching my research for rental comps correctly.

Pay for performance.  1st one is always at full price, if you want to discount a bit on future deals is your decision depending perhaps on the volume and the amount of work required. 

I can definitely help you find refinance solutions that fit your strategy, including options with shorter seasoning periods and up to 75% LTV cash-out refinances.I have relationships with dozens of private lenders who cater specifically to foreign investors, all of which offer flexible terms that could align with your goals.

Initially, my goal was to secure a multifamily property using my VA loan for leverage, focusing on long-term rentals.

Long story short, so now I will be back to square one where I will be renting without owning any properties.  

Acquiring it below replacement cost, especially in a growing market like Panama City, could give you a significant edge both in terms of cash flow and long-term appreciation.With your track record of completing 17 syndications and managing over $500 million in multifamily assets, it’s clear you have a deep understanding of how to unlock value in these types of deals.

A little background: I live in the Nashville area, currently work as a CPA in corporate finance, and have a couple of rentals that I manage (1 long term and one STR).Thank you in advance for any advice! 

For example, I had a client who converted a student property in a college town to a traditional rental, but the key was that the asset wasn’t performing well.

By changing the ownership you might be changing your tax from a long term capital gains tax, to a short term capital gains tax which is a really bad thing. 

A reasonable person would assume if my rental burned down a couple months ago they would've left me on the hook for it all, meanwhile paid for the coverage all year long.