It still seems preferable for this generation of homes in St Louis area.

I love that you have found passion in REI and have laid down a path to success with your three approaches.Of the 3 activities you are in, do you prefer one over the others? 

I would prefer something I can buy once - software subscriptions are a nuisance.Something that automatically downloads transactions from my online banking portal and that can be used to easily categorize expenses for financial statements would be excellent.Thanks,KevinHi, Kevin.

Andrew is my preferred lender and fellow investor I used for my DSCR (and traditional loans) loan for rental properties.

Personally I prefer single family homes around that median price because that's where the most demand will be not only for owner occupants but renters as well.

There is no requirement to use them as mentors for doing the rehab projects as described in the horror story above, but they do their own underwriting so they will be investing themselves to assure the deal makes sense and is successful to assure they get their payments and interest. 

We prefer 600 or better but are willing to work with people under.

Permitted or not, you want 100% assurance the property is within building code standards for the year it was built, and for any upgrades/ changes - the years those upgrades were made; ie GFICs in wet areas currently, but not required in original construction back in 1950 when they didn't exist.sorry for not replying earlier, I'm rarely on this platformbest of luck on the project

I think you know that but are just looking for assurance.

It would be our preference to invest in upstate NY because we could drive there relatively easily, but if there are better deals elsewhere, we would be more inclined to go with option (1).Hi Bethany, if you're investing in NY, unfortunately the price range is crazy high and you won't find any cash flow.