That's essentially adding the population of SLC metro or Memphis metro in a short amount of time.

I'm currently in the Lafayette, La market interested in learning more about analyzing deals with a buy and hold mindset. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Las Vegas.

@Kyle Collette @Geoff Delgrosso He holds a real estate license in Ohio.

Are there specific lenders you recommend for more flexible terms despite credit challenges?

We are hoping to learn about flipping homes, and doing much more multi-family long-term investing!

If you are considering to invest in other cities for long term rentals, I personally suggest looking into the Columbus OH market.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Thanks for the breakdown - very helpful.In regards to how lenders look at the rent - I'm ultimately wanting to make this a Mid Term Rental if I hold it. 

However, the inspector mentioned that the 2nd and 3rd floors are labeled as "Artist Dwellings," though he wasn’t sure what that fully entails.He suggested applying for a special permit to present the space as artist studios or dwellings, with the hope of eventually converting them into long-term rental (LTR) apartments under that designation.