I would then add back the write offs to arrive at the income to use for dti plus my salary?

Any good deal will go very quick and like you said, out of state, or recent arrivals are buying anything not nailed down so prices continue to climb.best wishes

@Andrew Little A+ tenants caring for your investment, cash flow, appreciation (although maybe not a rate comparable to hotter markets) and you paid 0 down to get in. 

Not sure where....Just arrived back from 45036 (Ohio). 

Understand cap rates, net operating income and how those go hand in hand to arrive at property value...

I had been to the property two times (gave 24 hour notice), but the tenant had always removed the dog prior to my arrival and hid all the dog's stuff. 2) Call the authorities to get the "official" story.

I am also waiting on my contractors license to arrive in the mail, MHIC (Maryland Home improvement Commission) can be a little slow lol.

This was the day before their arrival.  

One thought off the bat: how did you arrive at wanting "generates cash flow of roughly $800/mo" and what is your goal, budget, and plan to do so?

But ever project at least in my experience, Challenges always arrive at your door step and you need to be prepared to deal with them.