Meet ups could be a good source too since you’re in a big market. 

The challenge we're facing is the lack of short term rental data for the appraiser, and we won't know if it will meet the debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) requirements until the appraisal is complete.Has anyone dealt with a similar situation?

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

If you want to combine two or more lesser sales into one higher purchase that is fine as long as your purchase meets the timing requirements for each sale.  

The idea is to acquire as many properties as possible that meet my criteria. 

My best advice is to meet your lenders face-to-face at real estate clubs, conferences, or other professional events.

Look into connecting with some local investors, they typically have meet-ups often and swap stories and different strategies.

Couple good meet up's here in DSM.

Purchasing a property that doesn’t meet the 1% rule can absolutely be justified if you’re focused on long-term appreciation, especially in strong growth markets like the ones you mentioned.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!