Some of these renters are capitalizing on low interest rates and choosing to buy, but many are unable to buy due to lack of down payment or credit factors. 

Never invest in any city on this list of the 50 most dangerous US cities.Low operating costs: High operating costs are one of the driving factors for many companies, leaving states with high taxes, regulations, and other costs.

Highlights:* no prepay on 12 mo bridge* 6 months guaranteed interest on a 24 month bridgeThese are interest only loans and the DSCR calculation isn’t a factor in the lending decision.Compare the cost of your lower interest rate DSCR loan, including PPP versus what the bridge would cost at a higher interest rate and no or minimal PPP.PPP=pre payment penalty :)

I now monitor the owner's equity, return on investment, and other factors and then proactively reach out when they are ripe for selling, exchanging, or adding doors.

FICO is a factor in both scenarios.

That HE loan would make you cash flow negative on the first property, especially considering you are not even factoring in any repairs, maintenance, vacancy or management.

There are certain factors that need to be met like LTV. 

There are a lot of factors that go into the decision.

Quote from @Deandre Brown: When analyzing deals, a few additional factors I like to consider are whether the electric and gas utilities are charged per unit or as a single expense.

Those factors are more critical in a fix-and-flip scenario where you’re focused on resale to an end buyer.