This question is asked a lot and there's a ton of value by just reading those previous conversations.In short, there are pros and cons to the program, all of which are well documented on the forums.

All roommates would be paying rent.

But, I'm going to need to do the networking myself to build partnerships with local vendors and source merchandise, and all they'd be responsible for is letting me know when it needs to be restocked. 

He owns all of the properties free and clear, with no more mortgages.  

I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).

@Kate LaveryHi Kate,I don't have all your answers... but I can tell you that if you physically received the $500,000 (cash, check or what have you payable to you) on the sale of your property - it won't fly as a 1031 exchange.  

Hey all, I'd love some insight into real numbers of what you all have seen/heard about renting to Dunkin.

They were all long plays. 

I'd love to hear if you all figure it out. 

Hi all 👋I'm looking to purchase my very first investment property in Maricopa County, AZ.