Make sure your renovations match the quality of comparable properties.

But you need to put 3x the effort into the attraction side, because that’s what creates a high-quality applicant pool in the first place.Here’s how I think about it, operator-style, using the 4 P’s.1) Better PropertyNot just presentation.

DSCR loans are underwritten by the quality of the investment rather than primarily based on the creditworthiness of the borrowers (note the word primarily, credit worthiness typically still is important).  

That said, the key variable is not the market itself but the quality of your local team.

Especially in today's market.5-10 years ago, prices were so low that Turnkey companies could make a decent profit AND provide owners with a decent rate of return.Now, prices are up, it's MUCH harder for Turnkey companies to find deals and so their margins are getting squeezed - leading to more and more questionable Turnkeys and corners being cut.You should verify:1) The Class of the Neighborhood2) The Class of the Property3) The Class of the Tenant pool4) What was specifically rehabbed5) How good is the quality of the work6) What was NOT rehabbed7) How well was the tenant screened8) How well has the tenant actually been performingIt's often in the best interest of the Turneky company to be vague or even hide all of the above - to get the highest sales price possible:(So, have everything above verified by an independent 3rd party, NOT someone recommended by the Turnkey company or anyone connected to them (agents, etc.).It's often better for YOU to find a rehab, have it rehabbed and then place your own tenant - or YOU to screen & hire those you outsource to.BTW this is all regarding LTRs.MTR's & STR's Turnkeys are even MORE suspect!!!

Ask upfront for a clear timeline and scope of work so you can plan accordingly.And if you’re planning to be on-site at all, I highly recommend investing in a high-quality respirator.

Instead, they intentionally build diversified portfolios using multiple investment strategies—each with its own risk, return, and management profile.Below is how I break down the core fundamentals of commercial real estate investment strategies, how they work together, and how investors can structure a portfolio to balance stable cash flow with long-term appreciation.The Five Core Commercial Real Estate Investment StrategiesMost institutional and sophisticated investors allocate capital across five primary buckets:Core investmentsCore-plus investmentsValue-add investmentsOpportunistic investmentsREITs and private equity fundsEach plays a specific role in a well-constructed portfolio.Sample Commercial Real Estate Portfolio (10-Year Horizon)To illustrate how these strategies work together, consider a hypothetical $100 million portfolio with a 10-year investment horizon.Investor profile:Moderate risk toleranceSeeking a mix of stable income and capital appreciationWilling to accept some volatility in exchange for higher long-term returnsSample Portfolio AllocationCore investments: 40%Core-plus investments: 25%Value-add investments: 20%Opportunistic investments: 10%REITs & private equity funds: 5%This structure provides predictable income from lower-risk assets while reserving capital for higher-growth opportunities.Core Investments (Stability & Capital Preservation)Core properties are high-quality, well-located assets in primary markets, typically with strong, long-term tenants and near-full occupancy.Key characteristics:Institutional-grade assetsLong-term leases with credit tenantsMinimal capital expendituresPredictable cash flowLower risk, lower returnsExamples:A fully leased industrial building with long-term tenants like Amazon or other national retailersA newly built multifamily property near major employment centers and transitWhy investors use core:Core assets anchor the portfolio.

You sound like your eyes are wide open.If the back in nearby the house, your collection method could be a winner.

While my method did produce some good results I realize I am many years behind the curve of where I should now be in real estate investing.

PLUS the financing is for a less than quality buyer.