I met with someone I am interviewing for a job that also owns real estate and he began a preliminary very cursory review of my portfolio and immediately stated that given the current market value of my portfolio and the number of “doors” that I had my CoC return really needed to be addressed before I considered purchasing any new properties because it was too low and my current level of cash flow needed to be looked at because he also felt that should be higher.

We're a married couple that both work W-2 jobs (approx. $200k together in 2023).

Kerry Steich Contractor did an excellent job.

Banks are less open to it but talking with the right ones (especially the right mortgage broker) might do the job. 

When evaluating rental properties, aside from school districts and convenience, consider factors like neighborhood amenities (parks, restaurants, shopping), rental demand, job market trends, property condition, potential for appreciation, and rental income compared to expenses (including taxes, insurance, and maintenance).

It doesn't necessarily equate to small jobs.

Using income from jobs, isn't any faster, and can actually take longer. 

Jasmine nice to meet you. 

I focus a lot on the income side of things, such as how much they are paid monthly, how long they have been at their current job and/or in the career field.

I'm not rich enough either, but I run these jobs as well as the budgets and the money.