I really think it would be worth it.  

Its going to depend on situation but I'd take another look at some DSCR options - rates are generally higher than 6.875% right now but a lot in the low/mid 7s and some in the sixes - could be worth another look

Interesting information.. so the rents are based typical long term leases?

It's a matter of investigating the cost and seeing if it's worth it.

.$200 billion dollars worth of projects in ohio, $159 billion in Central Ohio. $8 in every $10 dollars to ohio's economy is in Central Ohio. 

Anyone who quit their W2 for REI had the ability to probably withstand and succeed from 2 real estate cycles to where their paper net worth is huge but their liquidity is still tight and getting tighter with increases in everything price wise.

Might be worth a look for a change of CA. 

Its likely worth shopping depending on who your first lender was. 

A trustworthy agent is a great resourceTypically, if you buy something like a duplex rent, the other unit out and your mortgage payment difference is what it would cost for you to rent that place or less the deal is worth it.This is also factoring in renovation, capital expenditure, etc.Good luck!

Brand new homes typically don't produce enough income to justify the purchase price, particularly in today's market.