Structure the acquisition properly, proper leverage on fixed rate debt, ample cash reserves, and run the asset professionally.

If the other options fail, that allows you to keep the 3% and only pay the higher rate on the repair in the meantime.

I plug in known properties, fit a curve as in sales (baths, pop density, and so on), and try to predict the property's condition based on those features within an error rate (except this time you'd be predicting the probability of a condition, as opposed to sales price).

You can't advertise yourself in the forums, but you could upgrade to a Pro account and fill in your signature so every post has some marketing, and you can always include "As a property manager in Denver, I address this problem by..."

In Gary Keller’s book, Shift, he lists 25 creative options that are most common, but barely scratch the surface:- Seller Contributions- Seller-Funded Permanent Buydown- Seller-Funded Temporary Buydown- Owner Financing- Contract For Deed- Seller Second Lease Option And Lease Purchase- Seller-Assisted Down Payment- Wraparound And Assumable Mortgage- Gift Funding- Selling And Refinancing Existing Assets- Non-Occupied Co-Borrowers- Using 401(K)- Temporary IRA Transfer- Pledged Asset Mortgage- Equity Transfer And Bridge Loan- Employer-Assisted Mortgage- Lender-Funded Buydown- Fannie Mae’s “My Community Mortgage”- Running Scenarios With Automated Underwriting Systems- Adjusting Amortization Period To Lower Payment- Adjusting Interest Rates To Cover Closing Costs- State, Province, And Local Grant Or Bond Programs- Mortgage Credit Certificate- Private LendingHe said these options barely scratch the surface.

I am an out of state investor in Indy and recently got my offer accepted but the lender is now offering an extremely high rate 6.375% with a 3.5% discount rate for $3,172.

Know how and who is going to manage, speak with local PM companies (if not self managed) do some due diligence on projections, nightly rates and optimally visit (if haven't already) the areas you're exploring investing in.

Not a "hey let's read everything" journey, no, pick a strategy, get THAT highly rated "how-to" book. 

Plus you might have a good rate compared to todays market.

Have to look for a lender who will get you closed, good rates and a clean process.