If you used financing, you'd be into the deal for maybe 15k - 20k as opposed to 90k.Anyone who does their homework with hard money can easily find out all about the market, the programs, the costs of it and what the rates are. 

I bought quite a few SFRs in Madison MS that all qualified and I promptly got audited. and of course my CPA could easily prove I was full time and qualified for the deduction.

You can't charge for the service animal dog and the cat could easily become an ESA. 

Sure, you can get a conditional approval very easily, but satisfying all the conditions the lender and/or investor has required often can be difficult if not impossible.

I am looking to expand this portfolio but I am just getting started when it comes to acquiring new rentals.

With its unique Tex-Mex menu and brand appeal, Chuy’s has already established itself as the leading full-service Mexican chain, providing Darden a foothold in the rapidly growing Mexican cuisine sector.As the company looks to expand Chuy’s, it faces challenges in competing with local operators and navigating consumer preferences.

Basically, just like any market, you can fail - but it can so easily be avoided when you have the resources and expertise needed to navigate it.For Crime Rates in the City Proper see here: https://crimegrade.org/safest-places-in-scranton-pa/ Just like any city, it varies heavily street to street, but is overall a solid place to invest.

Only one facility in town is quality built/newer (maybe 10 yrs old) and it seems they do not have more room to expand and by secret shopping so to speak them plus the smaller less desirable facilities are mostly filled up.

A set of new machines can easily run you 300-400k if these are all end of life.

Make a list and look closely at each one to see if they are an option.If you can't find someone within your network, expand your network.