You need to study your state specific landlord tenant regulations.

What you mention above about your lender doesn't jive with my understanding of the standard regulations.

If the book value of an asset is X and they sell it for Y, not only would they have to answer to their investors, they might have to answer to their regulators if they are disposing of assets at a discount just to clear their books, without a documented reason why (Like...Value may be "X" but, deferred maintenance equals "Z" so, discounting and selling for "Y").We aren't in the market we were from 08'-14' where this "strategy" may have been more acceptable.

You know the laws, regulations, & rules of American investments.

Yes you can do it but there is more regulation since the 08 crash so you need to check NC laws about how to do it properly.

You would have to check out zoning regulations in your area,Where I am, I have to get a variance in addition to approvals if the area is not zoned for two.

Read up on the regulations because the persons with a disability are the protected class and the dog falls under accommadations for that disabilty.

Everything from tax strategies, different vehicles and how to leverage them, the impact of regulations in different markets, tax liens investing, mortgage note investing, various forms of creative financing, private money lending, real estate syndication, etc.

I took  the time to learn the laws regulations and the process as well as the risks. 

Current regulation prevents new construction homes in the area from planting lawns in the front yard, and limit the total grass that can be planted in the rear as well as other regulations to conserve water.There is a limit to how many people can own a swimming pool in the middle of a desert.