The affordability and cash flow numbers there are definitely a major draw compared to other markets.

It's typically to pay on the lending side for underwriting, an origination fee of some sort and also the rate will be higher compared to DSCR loans. 

Compare projected rents, expenses, and your total housing cost.

I’m specifically interested in teams or companies that:Understand real estate (wholesaling, off-market, investors, agents, etc.)Can handle motivated seller conversations intelligentlyDeliver consistent appointment quality, not just call volumeIntegrate well with common tools (PropStream, BatchLeads, ReadyMode, Follow Up Boss, REISift, etc.)Have real-world ROI, not just marketing claimsIf you’ve used cold callers successfully, I’d love to hear:The company or team you recommendApproximate cost per caller/hourWhat type of lists you’re calling (absentee, probate, high equity, tired landlords, etc.)Realistic results (leads, appointments, deals per month)What you’d do differently if you were starting overBonus points if you’ve tested multiple providers and can compare quality, accents, training, and conversion rates.I’m happy to share what I’m seeing on my end as well once I compile feedback.Appreciate any insight from people actually doing volume, not just theory.Thanks in advance.

The first step is to compare it with bank statements. 

I always encourage investors to study local comparable sales and buyer expectations.

There are other players in the game to compare with like Kenny Bedwell at STR Insights or Bill Faeth's coaching.

I invite you to search he web for two recent studies comparing the cost of renting to home ownership.  

• Realistic vacancy assumptions — 5% may not be realistic in certain neighborhoods right nowI’m seeing tighter margins on small multis compared to 2–3 years ago.

I’d reach out to a few lenders and start comparing refi options first.