If we just structure the transaction slightly different - then you won't have any seasoning with Fannie/Freddie either.I hope all of that makes sense but feel free to reach out with any questions. 

Ozone generators can help as well.Good luck, hope you had this in your refurb budget.....

It sounds like the passivity of having a new construction rental with low cap ex and hopefully not many repairs would be beneficial in your situation.I am not sure which exact community you are considering but I would definitely make sure whatever builder you are going with is high quality to avoid long term issues. 

I hope that it's just the jitters from all of the new things going on. 

Currently, I am working on completing my pre-approval application, and I hope to have my pre-approval letter by next week.

I hope this message finds you well!

I will continue to go towards a small multi family property.I will continue my research each day and hopefully within the current year I will own my first investment property.

What it sounds like you are looking for is a 'Stabilized Bridge' which, like Erik stated, buys you the time to hopefully sell at what you are looking for but might even get you a little cash out in the meantime depending on how the financials are looking.Good luck!

Hope this helps!  

I'm hoping housing markets will pick up again in Austin/TX area.1.