It also requires gaining a level of sophistication and knowledge that not everyone has the time, inclination or ability to do.

I also require renters insurance so they can get housing coverage  there. 

Most banks I’ve talked to require a 6 month seasonal period.

The understanding going in is that you will be making A LOT of offers so get your affairs in order.I was initially drawn to the program because of the reduced marketing expenses: it's basically free to submit offers on listed properties.

Bottom line - BRRRR will continue to be my focus for the near term, and I certainly have more to learn and ways to improve; however, I am concerned that the course may be too basic.  

The loan will be a conventional investment loan that will require 20% down and about a 8.5% interest rate. 

I hate to say it, but every time I've come up against someone on the other side of the transaction that did not have a GOOD agent on their side...I basically got whatever I wanted.

DSCR loans require you to cashflow.  

If your estate owns more than that amount, you are required to pay a 45% tax, which possibly could cost more than paying the capital gains to being with.

Basically; there are loans for consumers looking to buy and hold a real estate dwelling as a "rental home" for the long term.