They could make legal arguments about hardship and/or off-sets for non-compliance by landlord, but this would require posting rent or coming even with rent.

The income requirement was $6000.

@Simon Delony Getting your spouse on board with real estate investing requires patience and alignment on financial goals.

On the other hand, self-education through books, podcasts, and free resources is cost-effective but requires discipline and a clear plan.

If you meet that requirement, I highly recommend it. 

Make sure to get legal advice on what you can and can’t do for bill back and what kind of notice period is required in your state. 

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

Then add any other codes required where you want to build and study those as well.

That is often a matter of opinion and will depend on the attitude of your municipality.Most municipalities do not require neighborhood approval, but will offer the public opportunities to provide input which will be considered.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?