This translates into $225/month surplus to cover expenses on all properties.

You could not start with one side and then buy into the deal with the other.The equity split established initially must be maintained throughout the life of the transaction and may not be altered.  

To make this argument, the person with a disability must make a request for a reasonable accommodation to the landlord, property manager or homeowners association (HOA) and provide the following information: Indicate that you have a disabilityRequest that, as a reasonable accommodation of your disability, you are seeking to have an emotional support animal live with youDescribe the relationship between your disability and the assistance the animal providesIf you can show each of these three things, a housing provider or program must permit the animal to live with you unless it can demonstrate that allowing the animal would pose an undue financial or administrative burden or would fundamentally alter the nature of the housing or program.Having a look at all that, there are still many legal reasons you can turn down a tenant.Especially if you don't want a mini horse in your house!

But I will say that I have always liked books that altered my perception or reference point.  

It sounds like you have some great experience, and I'm sure much of it will translate to your investing career. 

Translation - based on this information I not only can not obtain a loan through this lender because they will not loan because it is not "move-in" ready but I can not even use my small reserves as the downpayment required.I'm now officially stuck...

Their Agent lied and so did their Lender and they weren't approved and the bank statements were altered to show funds when the Buyer's had none and were playing bate and switch.

A bigger point perhaps is the fact that there is so much interest in RE, that interest should translate to support.

I am solidly skilled in do it yourself home renovation and would like to translate these skills into a buy and hold strategy with single and multi-family units in the Lansing and Portland area.

NOT UNDER THE INFLUENCE: I am not now under the influence of alcohol or any other mind-altering substance, nor am I taking medication that would cloud my judgment or make me unable to think clearly. ________ 20.