Under the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, ESA's are a subset of service animal for the purposes of residential real estate.

Does your lease state the tenant is responsible for any fees you incur to include legal fees?

In real estate (and probably other industries) this is referred to as a Single Purpose Entity, and it's usually a smart move.

Is it worth joining for educational and training purposes? 

So you would likely need to go business purpose like private money or DSCR financing.

For illustration purposes, it's quite normal to acquire a mix use building consisting of 9 residential units + 1 commercial space for less than a 9 unit multi-family building would trade in the equivalent location because the commercial space is an automatic disqualifier for many investors.

A few things to keep in mind:Section 8 requires the property to pass an inspection based on HUD’s Housing Quality Standards (basically making sure it’s safe and well-maintained).The rent you charge has to align with Fair Market Rents (FMRs) in your area, so it’s good to check what similar properties are renting for.You’ll still be responsible for maintaining the property, but the upside is that a chunk of the rent is guaranteed by the government, which can provide steady income.Check with the local housing authority about any specifics for your area—every jurisdiction does things a little differently.This could be a great niche if you can find a good deal on the land and make sure your expenses (like maintenance, insurance, and occasional vacancies) are covered by the rental income.

I appreciate the response since this post fell into the wasteland, maybe because it's hard for new investors to look themselves in the mirror.

The response after following up was "Can you try supportnumbers?"

I decided to keep 50 acres to the side for investment purposes and develop roughly 125 acres.