Some sellers may not care and those that are in protected class's IE non english or simply not educated might still get taken advantage of..

I was wondering if I could connect with anyone who is in this space.

Pretty solid points here, I would also like to add refinancing with a non-traditional DSCR based loan can assist with getting access to cash quickly as there are many lenders that have a lower seasoning requirement. 

We love where we live, have the space we need for our newborn, and have someone else paying for our assets.

Talk to your agent to get a little more information about this.I agree that if the unit is not permitted to be rented on its own, then it's probably best that you don't rent on any platform illegally.However, if you are able to allow access to the main part of the house, you may be able to rent the space as a room in a home depending on local laws and ordinances.

For inspectors, ask about their experience with investment properties, typical issues in the area, and whether they recommend sewer scopes, especially for older homes or properties with non-PVC pipes.

You could use a floor leveling product but check the square feet to see if the product covers large spaces.

I’m looking forward to learning and building relationships within this space and beyond.I’m so excited to start this new journey!

I you'd like can give you an overview of the funding landscape in non-QM.

You'll want to make sure multiple banks look at the deal to see general appetite for financing.What happened to us is we took over a string of condos from a non bank lender that foreclosed on the properties.