You can use a DSCR loan (you can find lenders by using the "Find a Lender" tab on BP) and not have to worry about a tax income or W-2s, the underwriting is done based off of the property's cash flow.

Thank you for your kind words and advice, I'll make sure to be guided by them

Perhaps a tool like this could help spot supply-demand imbalances and/or misspriced lots; then those under-$40k lots (avg) could be bought & resold for 1.3-1.5x.Here's a public test of the currently listed lots, three per state, suggested by the tool:GA:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Ralston-Ga...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/71-Laurel-...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Aubery-Ln-...ME:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/68-Quarry-...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/9-Surry-By...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Sunset-Hil...NC:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Old-Crows-...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Turkey-Run...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Bear-Cliff...NY:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Hemlock-Ln...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Middlefiel...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/231-Burke-...PA:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Purple-Mar...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/14-Pocono-...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Billy-Ln-L...VA:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Dillards-H...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Egypt-Bend...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Riverbend-...The areas where the tool "looks" were pre-screened.

They will need it anyway for financing.Lease options are a common tenant scam: bad landlords asking 5% option fee for 12 months knowing that the tenant will likely fail to get financing, then kick them out by non-renewal and do it all over again.

What I mean by that is their income, credit, and rental history would have to be stellar.

I've heard that the down payment percentages for investment properties can be higher compared to primary residences.Specifically, I'm looking for insights on:The typical down payment percentages required by conventional lenders for investment properties.Any differences in requirements for single-family homes versus multi-unit properties.Experiences with different lenders and any recommendations for those offering favorable terms for investment properties.Any tips for negotiating better terms or finding lenders with more flexible down payment options.For context, this will be my second property, and I have a good credit score and a stable income.

The short term rental is more aligned with my long term goals, but it is just skipping ahead by a few years and skipping over the 3 long term rentals I had Initially planned for my portfolio.Do I keep the property and maybe drop the rent under market value, while also coming about of pocket until we find new tenants, or sell and use the equity towards short term? 

People who aren't tire kicking tend to ask specific actionable advice which is unlikely to be answered in a google search or by chatGPT. 

@Stephen Sokolow  You can't go by zip codes in Indy.  

Oh, by the way, if you have a steady amount of properties to take photos and tours you might benefit from having Giraffe360 camera and take pictures yourself.