Usually I buy 1 house per year but recently noticed that I don't have as much appetite for single family homes due to the work involved in getting loans and meager cashflow, expenses, low return, etc etc. 

These markets offer lower price points, solid rent-to-price ratios, and can be a great way to build a strong base of cash flow and learn the ropes without overextending on one property.Ultimately, it comes down to:Your comfort with management intensity (short-term vs long-term)Whether you’re prioritizing cash flow, appreciation, or lifestyle useYour appetite for risk and involvementHappy to chat or break down numbers if you’re comparing options.

Different lenders have different appetites for different properties.  

Affordability would begin to relax as well, as choice suppresses home price appreciation (likely not price decline, but price disinflation, of course, this is market-specific).

Quote from @Patrick Roberts: Synovus and Regions had an appetite for this kind of thing in the past, but the fund I worked for had about $100m in assets at the time.

Hey @Donte Crawford - Everyone gets started at a different pace and has an appetite to take on more than others might when they're first starting, so this isn't a one size fits all answer.

In the City of New Orleans, the population is still declining at about 1–2% per year, and that’s a big part of why we’re seeing suppressed prices, more inventory, and longer days on market.

No one will give you a clear path so you'll have to determine your risk appetite. one thing to note, while you are not cash flowing, it doesn't mean you are not generating a return, assuming your mortgage includes principle payment.

It's all about running the numbers & deciding which type of property fits your appetite best. 

You want something breathable so water can reach the roots but strong enough to suppress weeds.