Even in a perfect market with low interest rates and high resale numbers, and the perfect Contractors and Property Managers.....

We use a lot of caulk on damaged wood to help fill in gaps, etc - especially up high on the sides of houses.  

Here’s a quick break down.I can’t get approved for a loan because my DTI is about 5% too high with the property.

Hi @Adam Pervez New Jersey has very high taxes, with that comes very high rents. 

Another reason to raise rents if you go to sell the property it will be harder for a new investor to get a DSCR loan because the rental income is not high enough for the purchase price. 

I spend the money to buy in high quality neighborhoods with high demand for rentals ... as such I have never once had a good tenant leave because I have raised rent, and if that ever were to happen I would have absolutely no issue replacing them with another good tenant in short order.

Unless you have a very high income it is pretty risky to invest in additional properties when your portfolio currently takes money out of your pocket.

Best case on a DSCR is usually high 6s/low 7s and up right now depending on the scenario. 

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