Because of that demand, rents stay strong and you can still find properties that hit the 1% rule and positive cash flow, especially in the $120–180k price range for smaller multis.

Quote from @Allison Park: I have a brand new 3 bd 2.5 ba Townhouse. 

Don’t terminate the next deal based solely on one low appraisal.Instead, look at your actual spread:Your all-in basis: $180K loan + ~$35K rehab = ~$215KAppraisal: $282KThat’s still solid equity, even if annoying on the cash-out side.Bottom line:Yes, the number feels low and based on your rents and renovations, there’s a strong argument for a higher valuation.

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Low prices and strong long-term growth do not exist together.

brand new folks tend not to.  

Since your units are brand new, that’s already a huge draw for renters, low maintenance and modern finishes are very appealing.

Quote from @Matheus Souza: Hey everyone so I am a brand new real estate investor just starting out looking to invest in long-term rentals and I need some insight, so I am recently self-employed for about seven months and I know I can't get a traditional loan due to me not having two years of self-employed tax return therefore I came across DSCR loan and Bank statement loans what are your guys's thoughts on those?

They’ll tell you which neighborhoods still book strong and which are oversaturated.Run conservative numbers.