So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

However based on these experiences still seem too risky versus just going after some of the options with RealCrowd that seem attractive and proven. 

I asked my CPA if I should check with my mortgage company before transferring the deed, but they advised that I just do the transfer through an attorney and not explicitly inform the bank.A few attorneys I consulted also had mixed responses, saying it may or may not be an issue, and that many investors do it without problems.Instead of transferring the properties directly to the LLC, would it make more sense to:1. 

Since the previous investor was trying to charge top dollar but the unit still needed work and had systems that were not functioning they had a hard time selling it.

I am a very active realtor in both the Kansas and Missouri side of the CASEY metro, and I frequently work with local and out-of-state investors, helping folks find small multi as well as STR compatible homes.

You'll lose rent while property is vacant, and you'll probably have to do more repairs to attract a new tenant than you would to keep the current tenant.Is all that worth requiring a tenant to use one specific payment platform?

And to answer your question, yes, DTI issues are usually why investors start using DSCR loans. 

Investing in a new market even as an experienced investor can be quite challenging. 

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