This my goal to obtain over the next 5-10 years.

Taylor kept insisting that we obtain and send a copy of these articles with the state seal directly on them.

Obtaining the FHA loan is great and you could repeat the process after about a year with the right lender.  

Did you lie to the mortgage co and produce a “bogus” lease in order to obtain financing?  

Also, 18 months is too short a period of time to obtain a truly significant result.  

Otherwise, you will give another agent all of your future commissions and/or you will have to retake the salesperson exam to obtain your license again.

These loans require taxpayers to be current on all previous tax filings, highlighting the importance of expedited processes for obtaining necessary documentation, such as tax transcripts or copies of prior returns.

Question for any and all.. we have had trouble finding a real estate investor friendly CPA, one that proactively wants to help us learn and obtain all the tax rewards with real estate. 

It's important to understand the zoning/code requirements and obtain all necessary permitting if you intend on operating your real estate as STR anywhere in the country.

@Chris Seveney even better results can be obtained with a Solo401k , if eligible.