Would it make more sense to focus on SFH because there are more of those potential deals  in my area or be patient and wait on a multi family that fits my criteria when available?

Tell them your plan and they should be able to lay it all out for you in one phone call.It's way better to have professionals who you can turn to, rather than try to learn everything yourself.

Their bank will mail a check monthly but the preference is to be fully automated and timely (not waiting for the mail and to make the deposit).

Am I understanding that if you do not add value to the property you cannot liquidate the money to reinvest, or does it just mean you could only liquidate less than you put in unless you wait for the mortgage to be paid off?

Lay low and stay out of the crossfire.

If you are working with about $100,000, you could get yourself into about $400,000-$500,000 worth of investment real estate if you've got a decent fico score.I don't think anyone ever regretted not buying as much RE as they could if they waited 10 years.

A great demographic is those who have sold a home and are waiting to buy or build their next one.

Sorry to hear about the trouble with MSI @Rys F. you may need to wait until you have an established business entity because I know they can't sell directly to the public.To hear about the resourcefulness with the doors is awesome!

Just lay out the rules on pet size, breed, and how many pets are allowed.

And I guess "waiting" for her to serve me.