If not, you could focus on other selling points, like the acreage or future ADU potential, but a garage would probably make the property more competitive.

Sellers are always going to look at more money down more favorably unless the agent explains the why behind doing the FHA, especially in a competitive market.

4) How do the finishes & amenities of your property compare to competitive properties?

Yes, the more units you go up, generally the less players in the game so there is some advantage in purchase competition as you go up, but also more management scale and cap ex for someone who is new.3.

Do a small sampling of listings that are your direct competition.

I have a very good friend who has been pushing me to get into Real Estate inventing for years.

rent out all the bedrooms to your friends. 

Look at DSCR loans for more competitive terms.

How do SFHs fare in competition with these rentals as supply increases?

A good friend of mine has a real estate related service business he wanted to scale.