However, I've recently come across articles discussing the potential benefits of lower down payments in certain situations.Given the current real estate market conditions, what are the critical factors to consider when deciding between a high or low down payment for an investment property?

Most markets the physical vacancy is 5-10%, good chance you can find it by googling and seeing what the average is.

What market did you buy this property? 

People were talking about how real estate agents can't find off market deals@Bill Gulley said it.

Micron Technology's decision to build a massive 1,400-acre semiconductor manufacturing plant in Clay, NY, a suburb of Syracuse, is poised to have a transformative effect on the local housing market.

Purchased under market value, then rehabed myself with sweat (i am not the most talented DIY guy haha) What was the outcome?

Purchased under market value, then rehabed myself with sweat (i am not the most talented DIY guy haha) What was the outcome?

When were are in a hot market we require a previewing questionnaire with 5 questions based around the application process - credit, income, pets, etc.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

Now it's a long term rental with under market rent which still nets 40% annual cash on cash return.