If you can pay less than rent, and if you have sufficient reserves, that's the way to go. 

Lastly a Heloc will "Never" act as an asset or PITI reserve so if you fail to have sufficient funds required in reserves (Cash) then your will not buy multiple investment rentals.

Real Estate is a vast industry, and with dedication, continuous learning, and ample networking, success is within reach.

The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

2) PS specific home - We looked at a few and were intrigued by one that is a 3/2 (plus self sufficient ADU, former garage) with a nice pool, yard but 2/2 on city records.

You should be able to find some good options on here so long as appraisal is sufficient and DSCR min is met 

I’m just joking around mate hehe  I figured as much but I think I may just not be sufficiently accustomed to Aussie humor lol

first off there are very few lenders that actually own mortgages these days its servicing companies that own the vast majority.

When I do my own units, should I charge a really low price to my own property to make it self sufficient as it would then cover its own expenses, or should I charge the regular full price for cleaning and pay myself the entire cost for cleaning to boost my income?

The vast majority of my DSCR loans have no pre-payment penalty.