. - and then just check in on it.

You can elect a camera sewer inspection to check for this.

Be sure to check with your lender to confirm their specific criteria regarding the property's condition.In short, fixer-uppers can qualify for DSCR loans, but the property either needs to be producing rental income or have a plan to do so after renovations.

.: I’m looking at a property that checks all the boxes—good numbers and fits my buy box—but I haven’t seen it in person.

We have an event this Saturday Feb 12, 2022, you can check out the Bigger Pockets page for it here:https://www.biggerpockets.com/...The group's page on Meetup.com is at:https://www.meetup.com/real-es...There is a $5.00 contribution which you can do in cash at the meeting as well, it doesn't come close to covering the cost of the space but I may be able to get another space shortly. 

You can also check out local Facebook pages in the markets you are looking in.

Go to Rentometer.com and check there.

You will need to check with the city/building inspector to determine your options first.

Do you check Landlord references?

That loan is being paid off by someone who checks the box on the conventional loan application that they will be occupying the property.