Look for areas with high rental demand, low vacancy rates and potential for appreciation. 

Two things to consider:- before rent control in my market we got rid of undesired tenants by raising rent to above market rate.  

debt coverage is a greater obstacle...than appraisal at 75-80% LTV" - 100% agree...DSC is determining loan proceeds in this high rate environment, not LTV.

Since you've got a great source of income outside of that, you stand a chance, but the rates and terms you'll get from a bank or credit union for a non-owner-occupied investment property won't be as low as you think.

People are moving to North Port because of its lower-than-average crime rate, Peaceful neighborhoods and It is safer than the majority of the country and is in the 78th percentile for safety, making it a terrific choice for families.

Selling 10% equity stake in portfolio injects cash at 0% rate, right.

If your goal is cash flow to retire early, would you buy an 11% Cap rate deal with current interest rates?

As a lender - 1) investors that are just starting out normally float towards high leverage/high rates lenders (lower margins and more risk); experienced investors normally go with lenders that can close fast, reliably, and with low fees.

I personally like to buy real estate that has A) excellent long-term prospects ie. area growth, commercial vibrancy, high housing demand, rising rental rates and B) positive or at least neutral cash flow.

I am considering keeping my current personally owned home/farm and renting it as horse owner property. already completely set for 2-4 horses. my personal interest rate on the property is 2.6% and I don't want to loose it.