Please let me know if you know anyone.

However Id like to know what are some data points and minimum criteria you look at in a market (like a 1% job growth YoY) to feel informed on your decision making processalso if you go to the area what are some things you look for physically that would be a good sign 

The manager's ability to do actual marketing or help in that department outside of just posting is a problem owners don't know they have.

How will you know?

i know, i know - you're going to tell me it's "too expensive." 

Talk with your lender about this proposal...  1) Get a solid quote on the roof replacement and share it with your lender.    2) Put the funds in escrow with your bank for the sole purpose of replacing the roof.    3) Close on the property.    4) Install the roof.    5) Get reimbursed for roof expense out of escrow.Most banks are fine with something like this if they know their downside is covered.  

In the end, I never know how an arbitrager would do.

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The only direct lender I know of that's willing to take a second position on a DSCR loan is Velocity Mortgage. https://www.velocitymortgage.com/The rates on these products are crazy though.