Has rent control worked anywhere on the planet or fails every time in the short & long-term.Why not have price control on college tuition, food, interest rates, new vehicle prices and energy ?

Investors in Detroit can acquire properties at lower costs and generate significant rental income, providing consistent cash flow.Thanks for your comment.

So I'm on Schedule C .... and my very expensive home ultimately generates a large loss.

However, the current vacancy is hurting your cash flow, the paused refinance poses challenges, and ongoing capital expenditures can be significant.Short Term Rentals: These can generate higher monthly income and offer flexibility to adjust rental rates based on market demand.

Every following generation will be leaps better.You are taking the thought process all the way to it's ultimate end, where robots provide all labor.

The more bedrooms per unit, the more unit you will be able to generate.

We were initially looking to flip homes, which would potentially bring higher immediate cash returns for her enjoyment in her later years, however I’ve been researching the brrrr method as well to generate cash flow without the stress that flip process may cause her.

As long as you have reliable "boots on the ground" such as a property manager or real estate agent that has experience working with out of state investors, you'll significantly increase your chances of acquiring the right property that will generate the returns you're looking for. 

Confused because DSCR by nature looks at the income the property is generating and not your personal income or credit I believe. 

To be clear, I'm thinking I would do the above for several years while building my portfolio and learning, and then solely focus on my portfolio once I'm established and am generating enough income to live off of.