Carefully check the documents they send you to make sure there are no red flags.

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Some risks include:- Declining property values, leaving you with little or no equity.- Rents staying flat while property taxes and insurance increase.- Unexpected expenses that eat into profits.For example, some investors who bought in 2022 at high interest rates expected strong rent growth to cover costs.

I'm a young agent and investor and in no way saying I've made it and have more experience / knowledge than many of those leaders on here.

Quote from @Owen Rosen: The landlord has no interest in the property being insured which are the tenants belongings.  

I tend to say no to the wind, but look at costs vs coverage and the language used.Best of luck!

1031 Exchange paid in cash, no mortgage.

Some agents will not take less than 3% no matter what, others will adjust based on the deal. 

Some will let you rent your primary and still do a DSCR loan on the subject, however, this would come with the added scrutiny of really documenting and evidencing you have no intention of moving in to the subject.  

There's no fixed max size beyond local zoning rules.