However, it is crucial to understand the current market conditions and potential concerns.

If your goal is to get in the game, have a profitable investment, and build a team to set you up for future growth- the Allentown market will treat you well, even in its current state.

I own 2 rental properties but travel for work.  

Non-veteran looking to assume a VA loan.Bonus question: If I want to keep and rent out my current residence, is it possible to get potential rent to count towards DTI?

My first rationale is the smaller homes will attract the type of tenet I’d prefer compared to the larger home I currently own which would be larger families.

You need representation that has a lot of experience to avoid common issues like early terminations, performance of that location for tenant, etc..Rule #1 is make sure you are happy with market rents for the building (not what current tenant is paying).

The focus points for me right now are deciding what to include in my tech stack that's not going to break the bank in the future as well as includes professional features not just a user friendly interface like some other PMS.I'm between these 3 currently. - Hostfully(seems to be most cheap)- Uplisting(seems to be the most professional)- Hospitable(most friendly UI & the only one I currently have experience with)     Biggest con for me is lacking in ai for messaging which they've denied integrations with developers.

My current goal is to reach 8k/month in cash flow.

Currently, I rent in downtown Fort Lauderdale and want to move to invest in property.

I'm being quoted by one lender around 8% currently with 30% down and another lender with 20% down.