Why would someone be willing to take payments on a home based on your promise to pay?

@V.G Jason thanks that helps the M2M is based on Zillow and Redfin although the numbers listed above are ~100k less per property than what those websites show for each propertyI need to look into recast I am assuming the mortgage broker would know this?

DSCR Rates are going to vary by quite a bit based on multiple factors (more than conventional), primarily FICO, LTV and DSCR - but also buydowns, prepayment penalties, and some alternative structures.That being said, I would say the average rate right now is around 7.5%, but can vary all the way down to 6% or higher than 9% for some special cases (like Multifamily 5+ or Mixed Use)Heres a couple articles on what goes into DSCR Rates (in addition to market) that hopefully helps!

Jacksonville is a great place to invest as I'm sure you've figured out based on your homework.  

Based on what you're describing, I think your going-in criteria is definitely something that is strong *however* your goals may not match what current market reality is.When you say $3200/month payment - do you mean $3200/month before or after accounting for potential future rental income from your tenants in the other units? 

i bought a home warranty once and never would again. they rarely have things taken care of in a timely manner, which can be fine for your primary in some cases, but not for a rental. and the companies they contract to do the work, are getting paid pennies on the dollar for those jobs based on the deal they negotiated, so they're in NO rush to get out to you. and like any insurance company, they do all they can to get out of stuff. it was a waste of not only money, but also time and energy.

The road is not in, the water main not installed, the sewer main and laterals not installed, etc.Just having the engineering done, and the plan approved, adds significant value to the land, and makes it attractive to a developer who now, doesn't have to go through all that work. while in todays day and age yo would need all those approvals to create a paper lot.. back in the olden days paper lots were created by simply drawing them on a map with zero engineering they did survey though.. and there was no thought given to reality of actually building them or providing services.. 

I would let him know that any unused rent money would be refunded, along with his deposit, assuming he meets the lease requirements.Personal opinion based on the information shared.

We're all basing our answers on the limited information you've shared.

Maybe we can call it the "Ohio Cartel" lol@Pradeep VelugubantlaBeen based in Toledo for 10+ years now.Updside:1) Low entry, high cashflow2) Blue collar employed tenants that pay rent3) Homes well kept4) Certain pockets have infrastructure that supports tenant and homeowner demandDownside:1) Tertiary market with declining population from a macro standpoint2) Not much upside from an appreciation standpoint3) Unsophisticated work force.