The City seems open to it as long as the contracts are structured the right way.

@Jonathan LudizacaFrom a lender's perspective, starting in 1-4 units gives you experience and many more lenders will be open to first time flippers in this space versus multifamily. 

I have 3 windows as well that don't stay in the open position that I have to replace.

It has cost many people including myself a lot of unnecessary money and still is because you deal with the tax portion of opening unnecessary LLCs recommended by supposed professionals. 

If your current deposit already equals one month's rent, you can't request additional funds.Keep the lines of communication open with your tenants, explain the process clearly, and you'll avoid any misunderstandings.Good luck!

@Michael Overall, The length of time that a DST is open is going to keep you from doing this over time like @Jon Taylor said. 

It is in an enclosed gate area that can only be opened from inside the fence so I'm leaning away from using it as storage space while I have other guests staying there.

It can accelerates process and can make numbers look very attractive (if you are open to renovations, does not need to be crazy)

Later on, if you decide to open a business account, you can typically switch the account for your loan payments without any issues.

You get out there and put deals together with your eyes wide open to avoid as much as you can.