If there's any way I can be of use, I have a pretty unique skill set that includes proficiency with computers, automotive repairs, as well as writing/editing. 

Moral of story - don't stretch the truth on mortgage applications.

But it could be a stretch depending on how you use them.

We all have our own unique “set of skills” (said in Liam Neeson’s voice).

@Deanna Boss the only lesson here is don’t post incriminating statements when your clearly unIquely identifiable and being trolled.

Tenants are given a bank account number at a local bank (I have one account per building, exact rent amounts are unique within each property to avoid confusion with deposits), and as a condition in my lease (which they signed), they are REQUIRED to make payments to that account. 

The last thing you want to really stretch your numbers and find out you bought something in an area that has problems. 

It's a plan however executing it successfully with a SFH will be a stretch.

@Dan WhiteThe unique/interesting thing with partnerships that I like is that everything is negotiable.On the most recent Biggerpockets podcast, the guest mentioned starting out as a wholesaler and then bringing a deal to a flipper in exchange for a profit and to be showed how to do a successful flip.

Don't start stretching your budget or start to downgrade the type of home you want because prices went up too fast.