You're not in the position to be a cash buyer...as a former wealth manager, it's simply not a good play for you for many of the reasons stated above and more.  

Once your emergency account has a reasonable amount in it, whatever that means to you, you might want to think about steering that payroll money into the investment savings account from each pay check and leave the emergency account money as is.

Securing funding has been challenging, particularly because my business documents reflect low revenue from only one duplex, and I am currently between jobs.I have identified a reasonably priced piece of land and have saved a small portion of the funds from my duplex sale to invest in this venture.

Not always the case but more times than not, this is the reason. 

My mom actually happens to be a property manager.

I'm still waiting for luck;-) Actually, when I work Hard/Smart luck does appear;-)

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

Conceptually you want to take an approach that minimizes your need to be on site - and for that reason I would advise against BRRRR.

But chances are, if you show her you’re being reasonable, she’ll see it your way.Let me know how it goes - I’m here if you want to bounce more ideas around!

I have an idea of an initial investment and returns I would like to hit, but would love to speak with those of actual experience to see if my numbers are realistic.