Exciting progress. obviously it depends on the area, I can’t speak to SLO county and SM is easier than my area or SB proper.

They would probably be willing to front the furniture costs depending on the cost of the repairs.

Place the ozone generator in the center of the room, close all windows and doors, and run the machine for the recommended duration, typically between 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the size of the room and the severity of the odor.

As far as which approach is better [for your], it depends on your overall financial situation, the amounts for the property and run the numbers, and what your plans are for that property and future properties.Putting a down payment large enough to avoid PMI can make a difference. 

I’m in the design world myself and have seen a mix of strategies  some investors go all in upfront with full sets, while others take a phased or “just enough” approach depending on the market.Would love to hear how you all are handling it in 2025  what’s working, what’s causing delays, and whether cities are asking for more than they used to.Looking forward to learning from everyone’s experience!

But also, I would say that single family you will likely have longer term tenants depending on your area and how nice of a place it is.But a duplex you have to deal with managing two units for the same rent as the single family.  

Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.

In OKC proper, I’ve seen good rental performance in Northwest OKC and The Village depending on the property and tenant profile.Tips for vetting property managers remotely:Set up video calls with at least two to three PMs.

Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.

Appreciate any insight from others with DSCR experience.It all depends on the broker or lender, their charge for their time (or greed), and complexity of the transaction.