HI Blake,You can always start off by house hacking meaning you live in one UNIT or ROOM and renting out the other vacant units/rooms to offset your monthly mortgage payment.There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

I would start with finding out what the payment standard is for that area.

Also, the city recently started cracking down on STRs and creating a lot of rules around it.

Most of us are not deserving but still not all of us are lazy, and we really want to step up in the warm light of direction to support our families in this cold land...it starts with a roof.

That's exactly how I got started.

He specializes in fix/flips/builds, buy and holds (STR/MTR/Section , Creative Finance, and various commercial asset classes.Meetups are the #1 way to get started or grow your real estate business.The next person you meet just might become your business partner.

Here are a few tips to get started:- **Start Small**: If the thought of a big project is overwhelming, start with a smaller property or a single-family home.

I have put together budgets and started a business plan.

And to answer your question, yes, DTI issues are usually why investors start using DSCR loans. 

I need to start right now.