I do understand wanting the highest rent to purchase price ratio, and I would assess markets based on that, if that is the route you are going.  

It might hinder your ability to purchase more homes down the road.

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

I am close to the owner so I can discuss options.These are details and some rough numbers: - Location: Vienna , VA - No mortgage on house (free and clear)- Purchased year: Around 1980- Purchased price: around $50,000- Type: 3 bed - 2 1/2 bath single family- Market price: $920K (not appraised yet but numbers from Zillow)- Market rent : $3,400/mo (from BP Rent estimator)- Insurance $2,000 /yr- Taxes $9,300 /yr- Management $3,260/yr (I do not want to manage )- Repairs: TBDThe numbers do not work with conventional financing (20% down, 7% interest, 30 yr) so I want to think of creative financing ways.

And Im looking to potential purchase a few and connect with some builders and developers to see what they are buying lots for in this area.

Alternatively, should I consider purchasing several single-family homes?

You will then have a few options with that rent money....you can put it into principal or you can start saving it to purchase yet another property.

Hi Garrick, There are some new financing programs available to investors purchasing STR properties.  

I am looking to purchase within the next 6 months.Thank you!! 

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?