I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.

I have a good income so not desperate for immediate cashflow, but markets with high likelihood of appreciation seem like they’ve gotten so expensive that I won’t even be able to make the 20% down with my 50k budget.

Single story of 40k sq ft Is tough as slab tends to be most expensive part besides the land so most build a second story to monetize more cash flow. 

My town is expensive but 2 of my best commercial investments are here. 

Here's the revised budget for a similar project in New England: Land Acquisition: Approximately $100,000 (reflecting the higher land costs in New England) Utilities and Tap Fees: Adjusted to $9,800 (originally $7,000 in Ohio) Engineering, Building Permits, and Architect Fees: Adjusted to $7,000 (originally $5,000 in Ohio) Construction Cost: Adjusted to $252,000 (for up to 1,125 square feet at $224 per square foot, considering the higher construction costs in New England) Total Adjusted Project Cost for New England: Approximately $368,800For a more ambitious project aiming for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit covering 1,750 square feet in New England, the budget adjustments are as follows: Land Acquisition: Approximately $100,000 Utilities and Tap Fees: $9,800 Engineering, Building Permits, and Architect Fees: $7,000 Construction Cost: Adjusted to $392,000 (for 1,750 square feet at the adjusted rate of $224 per square foot) Total Cost for the Larger Project in New England: Approximately $508,800These adjustments reflect the anticipated increases in project costs due to the regional differences in construction expenses and land prices between Ohio and New England.

When I see rust eating at welds like this I wonder how much of the problem comes from the management company (Rust never sleeps).A maintenance tech scheduled for some time with a wire brush and some Rustoleum could have saved this expensive cement tread stairway.Now it a welder (if it's salvageable) and the Rustolem, plus the cost to construct that ugly unpainted wood bridging system, and tear it down.And despite all of the drama that's going on, Mrs Kitty still has her favorite spot in the shade next to her food and water--a natural foe to garbage rats.

I was not able to buy a duplex, triplex, or quadruplex since the mortgage would've been more expensive, but it was my first idea. 

you will want Handyman insurance, and as @Glen Morrow stated, you will not be allowed to pull permits, per state law, you would need a contractors license to pull permits, and technically to do work on a 1-2 family dwelling. to get the license you need to complete a 12 hour training, and pass a test, and have appropriate insurance, Quite expensive insurance at that.

Getting your Real Estate license is a great idea for flipping houses you will be able to save 2.5-3% when you buy (if listed on MLS) but definitely when you sell which is a nice added cushion in case unexpected expenses come up especially when starting out!

More expensive because you couldn’t use the old foundation.Hard pass and don’t look back.