Bear in mind that Tankless units must be drained and de-scaled each year (by a licensed Plumber), or you will void the warranty.When I was building a lot, most people in the SD beach area wanted the tankless (generally only because they were cool and groovy).

@Misti DelMar keep in mind that you are doing an FHA and you have to move to the house and live there for some time before being able to refinance.

I also run a local meetup that I recommend you attend to meet like-minded people:Good luck and welcome to the community. 

I did go online and read about DSCR ground up loans, so I know they are out there. 

They're in a Cclass neighborhood, and with my personal experience, I'm seeing cash flow between 8-12%, with strong growth potentialDo you mind sharing which area ? 

Dont mind going higher deposit (down payment) rate than traditional 20%,can maybe go upto 30% as well for more favourable lending.

The free apps usually provide less functionality than the paid ones.Reviews: Be sure to read online reviews before making a decision.

Was there a way to do this myself online which would have worked better?  

After they see the full benefits (decreased living expenses, appreciation, debt pay down from your tenants, depreciation), then their mind will change :)What is the business plan transitioning from HH#1 to HH#2?

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.