A simple checkpoint I use is does the deal still hit a 1.25 DSCR at the refi under stressed rates and a higher exit cap, and is there enough reserves to survive the gap if not.Did they disclose the exact loan terms like LTV, IO period, extensions, and whether there was a rate cap in place, and what DSCR did it underwrite to at maturity day one?

You don’t need to have an agent, but if you have one it’s one more piece of information.Remember when it comes to comps you need to compare apples to apples.

$750,000 Wow - Apples and Oranges comparison but $750k purchase in FL would bring in $100k+ in rent. 

The fact that she's been there for 12 years and started paying $605 and is now only paying $30 more means she knows she has a good deal and the previous owner didn't care about rent.As Kevin mentioned, make sure when you are looking at rent that you are comparing apples to apples-size of the room, condition, furnished or unfurnished, private bathroom, utilities, etc.Is that the only room you are renting out? 

FYI: SFRs usually rent faster than MFR, so compare apples-to-apples.COMMUNICATION: How do they track their call KPI's - both percent answered and percent returned within 24 hours?

Since you're a REP and can fully utilize the deductions, you have solid fundamentals for cost seg.One option designed for residential REPs: room42.io does rules-based engineering.

Owning a REIT is really no different than owning a share of Apple or NVIDIA.  

Do one task at a time in each app so you can compare apples to apples.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.

Will an "Apple" of crypto come along some day?

Comparing pre-tax real estate to after-tax S&P isn’t apples to apples.• Forced Appreciation:Real estate isn’t just “buy and hope.”