If it's not a gift, more documentation and explanation will be needed (are they also owners, is there a loan, etc). 

But I know I have all the legal side set up LLC, Business Checking account, Business Credit card, and getting my permit for STR since you need one in Alexandria VA.I just find it really hard to message landlord/apartment complexes/management companies since I'm very experienced and was wondering if anyone could give me advice on what to say and how to go about pitching my business model to landlords.Right now what I email them is along the lines of "I hope this email finds you well.

Quote from @Michael Baum: Hey @Dina Schmid, so legally a bedroom requires a closet and an egress window.

What documentation will you require at closing?

However, DSCR Loans are also strictly for business purpose only, so don't work for house hacking (can't live in any of the units) and if refinancing into DSCR, would have to have moved out and well documented a new residence if you go that route

This was probably a year ago, but Before going onto their website I even called and spoke to a worker at that office who directed me to the category where I would find them… the category was filled of all kinds of irrelevant documents, thousands of them.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Additionally, your loan purchaser would supply the necessary documentation.

I would not make this a legal matter, but you will have to decide if you want to commit to living with this landlord.

It will also require extensive networking to raise funds from other, legally, to buy at scale.Recommend your plan be more realistic with a goal of 10 years for your real estate to be generating enough cash to live off - and even that may be a bit optimistic.How to grow?