Running a portfolio well would be like taking on a second job as you build your own systems 

Your first deal is about learning, so focus on the fundamentals and think long-term, this is just the beginning of building wealth!

May not be your cup of tea but they are cost efficient and they work to add passive income at a fraction of the cost to build a SFH.There are a few "Tiny Home" builders in Tampa and Manatee doing a ton of business.  

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Of course you can manage for this and set aside funds however I suspect the risk and loss factor was/is far greater than the sponsor realized when they go in for this noble pursuit of helping homeowners save their homes..

If your current lender can’t accommodate you, explore STR-focused lenders like Host Financial or Lima One Capital, or consider bridge loans to buy time while you build your rental history.

.: In a prior post from about 2 months ago, Kerry Malarkey and Nathan Gesner mentioned a small landlord is exempt from FHA requirements requiring the acceptance of emotional support & assistance animals if one of the following is true:"Owner-occupied buildings Properties with four units or fewer that are owned and lived in by the ownerSingle-family homes Homes that are sold or rented without a broker by the owner, as long as the owner doesn't own more than three at once" (Quote from Nathan's reply))https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1219359-pitbu...Given this, if a landlord does qualify for the exemption, what exactly does this mean? 

Hi Matt and all,I’m a transplant (former military as well) with one apartment building in the N Hills and on the hunt for the next one. 

@Mike Lambert That is highly dependent on a multitude of factors like size/luxury class/location/housing type/owner restrictions/etc.

You have come to a great place to learn how to build wealth and income with real estate.