The budget is $400K. 1) HELCO  = all cash purchase with intention to refinance later on2) Refi on another rental  property = all cash purchase3) Conventional mortgageWhich method could save me some money at closing in NY and in the long run? 

@Bridget FitzpatrickCheck out this link https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530/topics/818478-determine-how-much-an-str-will-make-using-the-enemy-method

We also work with quality painters - I could get their contact info for you if you are interested.

@Brandon LewisFor investment properties I look for several key indicators- Local businesses/restaurants/shopping centers near by- Easy access to public transportation- Proximity to local schools and the quality of those schools- Investment in the area (is the area being built up/commercialized?)

The Comp Sale method and REI in general have enough variables in them already for the average investor; adding in the wrinkle of buying above market value is not something I'd do in general.

If the HOA is defunct, not operating properly, is underfunded, or has any other issues, it can prevent financing challenges for future owners (read this affects your exit), and effects the quality of the overall property.

The web site says http://fortworthtexas.gov/neighborhoods/NEZ/Promote housing, economic development and quality services in Fort Worth central city.So what does this really mean for those of us who have rentals in the area? 

The 2nd picture is an example of our generic finished units and this particular project with the LifeProof flooring has to be a higher quality to hit our underwriting rents. 

Also better quality applicants. 

Also, do you have a method to find them?