Check out their stats page on Wichita so you can see who is searching, how many units are available, pricing and then do a property search to see what the competition looks like and how full their calendars are. https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats?

In fact, when I couldn’t get insurance on the property with my usual insurance company the lender had one I could use that was competitive in price.

The reason I ask is because me and my wife are moving to Jacksonville FL for my work (change of duty station.)

Home in question: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/120-Ramon-Cardenas-Dr-Del...Background:I'm closing on a 4-plex in a couple weeks that I will owner-occupy. 471500 purchase price using 0% down VA loan.

House prices keep rising and I'm getting very frustrated with not having enough to cover the dti ratio.

Purchase price: $194,500 Cash invested: $51,000 When we talk about long term rentals the goal is to buy something that people are going to live in 3-5 years with the ability to raise rent over time ahead of insurance, taxes and inflation.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

Otherwise the latter is much more solid and much “wealthier” at current prices. 

B grade area and good schools.I think property 1 will be easier to get under list price but not sure of vacancy rate since it's a smaller town.