However, your goal should be to make instructions/communications/labels/etc. clear enough so you get few calls and just a handfull of messages. 

Every investor has a different approach, but I personally buy my rentals the same way I buy my flips..at a deep discount using hard/private money, then refinance with a rate-and-term loan to secure a lowest interest rate.Ultimately, it comes down to your goals, risk tolerance, and ability to find value-add opportunities.

With a decent amount of equity to start, I’m exploring the best, way or ways to move forward.

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

I am still committed but I need to find a strategy that accommodates them while still moving towards our goals.

Another option is moving out of your place and doing a house hack.

We've added central air and ductwork when we were also doing other remodleing that already required wall demo or wall replacement/moving. 

I really suggest you change your goal from making a tiny taxable cash flow (anything less than $1,000/mo per door.) until capex eats it up.

As JD stated, if you knew you were going to be moving in 6 months, this would be considered Occupancy Fraud.  

These are all different moves you make on the REI chess board.