Gives you flexibility + exposure within a small community.

DSCR isn't going to work with a nons-arm length transaction or any type of financing/lien on the down payment

Credit union- 6.875 with 3/4 points (~3300)  OR 7/1 ARM @6.125 and $1000 lender credit.

I had one accountant give a quote that was quite high for a small number of properties, and Quickbooks eliminated their desktop platform.  

In a perfect world, a small multi-family or home with a walk-out basement to house hack sounds ideal.

My first real estate investment was in Syracuse NY in 2005.I relocated to Augusta, Georgia in 2006 to learn with a multi-family investor/mentor.And then in 2009, I founded Auben Realty, which has grown from a small local shop to a regional presence with current locations in Chattanooga, TN, Columbia, SC, Greenville, Atlanta, Charlotte and Jacksonville.Recently, Auben purchased a property management company in Kansas City to begin our Midwest expansion.

This year I am seeing estimates of 8% appreciation in the zip codes I own property in.I am expanding my radius to find a good multi family or small apartment deal, but have no idea how to evaluate the more rural areas. 

I'm one of them, but I do require them for direct bookings off OTA platforms.

I have done 750+ deals and never have bought directly from a bank. 

I am a small real estate investor in San Antonio, TX looking to diversify my portfolio with some long-term units in Ohio.