The biggest benefit to inheriting tenants is that the property is generating income from day 1 right after you close on itIf you're looking at a commercial/DSCR loan, the 1007 by the appraiser helps in maximizing the leverage and therefore, financing on the property P.S The only place where I can see it help is if you get a portfolio loan from a local bank.

The comparable value here is the biggest piece of the puzzle.  

I thought I would come back and provide an update....Biggest change, went from a fix and flip exit strategy to a Rehab, Refinance, Rent exit strategy. 

They feel that a home purchase is likely the biggest purchase most people make so they try not to penalize you from shopping around.  

I'm interested in hearing what the biggest sticking point is for new investors?

As you posted out inflation is the biggest head wind that investors will face, although real estate does act as a hedge against inflationary events.

They are in the top 20 biggest real estate outfits when it comes to accruing institutional capital, have 4000 employees, and have $22 billion in assets under management.Yet I can't really find much about them online re: reviews, and there doesn't seem to be one mention of them on BP! 

That’s the biggest concern of spending all that capital to furnish it and then it just sits.

Who are the biggest players in this space?

Shortest time in education, biggest payoff (salary) and great benefits.In order to effectively invest in real estate you need#1 capital/credit - good salary.