Lenders typically prefer to offer loans when the property is cash-flowing; if the DSCR is under 1, it might still be possible to get a loan, but expect less favorable terms.Understanding these elements will help you better prepare for securing a DSCR loan, allowing you to leverage your rental properties effectively for further real estate investments. 

My opinion for those that live in a high cost of living market is to continue living / renting in that market and invest in a different market that is affordable and provides both cash-flow and appreciation potential.The reason to stay in the HCOL market is because you will be paid(hopefully) a nice large salary.You can take this salary to then 'easily' invest in other markets.NYC is tenant friendly which can be a con for investors.Furthermore, NYC has appreciated historically.

Depending on how big this unit is, I would probably bite the bullet and pay for the relocation, then add a washer/dryer and raise the rent by some amount to cover the cost.

Tenant Management: What have you learned about managing tenants effectively while sharing the same property?

If you have an entity with an EIN, and that entity either owns the property (named on title) or constructively owns the rental, then use that.Otherwise, then SSN.Ultimately this has very little effect on the tax return, liability, etc.

(which I like) so I would like someone with local experience rather than be the farthest flung property for a city-focused PM (if they'd even do it) and potentially become neglected or incur higher costs because of distance and/or unfamiliarity.A little help?

There are plenty of dated condos in my town that cost between $275-350K which could easily use $100K worth of renovation.

what are the   fees /  costs  associated  with the  1st mtg  refinance ?   

What is the purchase price and rehab cost?

I would much rather pay tax on just the interest income rather than on a distribution of that amount, that I've already previously paid income tax on.But, when getting funding for deals, from either hard money lenders or other lenders, will having that loan on the books create a roadblock that could make getting funding more difficult, potentially costing me deals?