However, these programs typically qualifies borrowers based on their income, such as tax returns.The DSCR would be a good option considering you and your husband are entrepreneurs and the tax returns don't look good on paper.

If you don't/won't have WiFi then you should either consider a SimpliSafe system that you can move around from house to house, or some type of Trail cameras like hunters use for identifying game areas.

In the past year we've been through the ringer financially due to bad contractors, deal promises, and generally just being new to the game.

Like I said earlier, I am new to the game but learning as much and as fast as possible.

The splitting and selling of an ADU is strictly prohibited and the wording of ADU laws are setup specifically to make sure this does not happen.

I'm a local, CT based investor, flipper, and property management company owner.  

Based on your post and other comments, it sounds like your rehab is extensive enough that the property isn't habitable.

@Jaycee Greene I am looking to buy a primary residence while I am based there, then turn it into a rental once I PCS again two years later.

If you can answer these types of questions you will know what is important as you game plan for the next 10 years.

It is the same recording fee, just different wording on the deed.