And that may sound like a lot but the conversion rates are in the single digits, so you must have a massive net reaching tons of people, repetitively, and have a great lead flow system, that's how you lease a property to a decent tenant quality, at a good price, in short time.

If you find a great deal and can still receive decent returns after common charges/maintenance/HOA fees, I don't see why not. 

There are some decent deals available on the market as far duplexes go in Pensacola.

Trying not to break the bank in these properties but also looking to make them of a decent quality.Thank you,David   

Trying not to break the bank in these properties but also looking to make them of a decent quality.Thank you,David   

This is a decent idea for those who have the resolve to actually accomplish the task, and not just completely forget about it.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

First it goes to upset sale and anything that’s a remotely decent deal gets scooped up there.

My risk tolerance is usually pretty decent, but given the stakes (of being unable to find alternative financing), I can’t seem to mentally let go of conventional lending options.The risks I anticipate are: 1) Credit score will drop with a lot of activity in a short time (though I don’t know how much), 2) The properties are pretty rural, so appraisals could be low or lenders may offer lower LTVs because of the rural classification, and 3) Sudden market shifts could make lenders skittish about vacation rentals, making it more difficult to secure non-conventional lending.My questions are: 1) How confident can I be that I will be able to secure a DSCR loan?  

No one ever trained me in sales, marketing, etc, and good customer service is just "being a decent person and treating people well," IMO, which you don't need training or a class for, just do what your 3rd grade teacher told you to do and you will be all set. 

I also know that canton is a bigger city then most suburbs around here but they still have a pretty decent police department.