I am going to explore your suggested links before I ask any more questions in order to alleviate any redundancy.

I assumed the VA loan to alleviate the financial burden of paying for two properties.

I'm new to RE so I would heed the advice of more experienced investors to be careful, but I think that alleviates a bit of the skepticism of 4 units in a duplex.

Wow such faster results and higher success and less failure; however the mentor will help you alleviate are some of those painful lessons along the journey.So what would I do in your situation?

Maybe that can alleviate some of the pressures of networking.

In order to help alleviate this problem for everyone here, we've gone and updated our alert system to allow for the batching of certain alerts.

I would attempt to find out what the sellers fears are and find a way to alleviate them with renegotiation.

In addition to my experience, I know there are a couple meet-ups around town that may be able to alleviate some of those concerns. 

Morris also provides the property management so that should alleviate some of your concerns with the area. 

Breed does not matter, and HUD's guidance specifically addresses concerns about dangerous breeds and says they do not apply to ADA or FHA.Also HUD specifically gives guidance that does not limit it to only a mental health professional...For example, the housing provider may ask persons who arc seeking a reasonable accommodation for an assistance animal that provides emotional support to provide documentation from a physician, psychiatrist, social worker, or other mental health professional that the animal provides emotional support that alleviates one or more of the identified symptoms or effects of an existing disability.Any type of physician can provide a letter or RX for the animal per HUD.