The pet fee or deposit for the move in of 2 cats (you did charge one, I hope) should have just about covered the extra anyway.

You do that, it's going to be best place to start because I am betting from there you will seek how to simplify things. 

The best way to connect and learn is to be in rooms where it's going down.In terms of captial your best bet is to focus on a primary income that cash flow sufficiently, saving as much as you can and doing something real estate related so you can get familiar with the industry.

I'm sure there are other similar services out there. 2) DSCR loans would probably be your best bet.

I was once told jokingly that we bet on the jockey, not the horse.Next comes the property.

They should have also gotten approval from you before charging and doing repairs.

Sometimes they'll have gurus come thru that charge more for a full day class or more extensive training.I've posted before some lists of area meetups...each has a little different twist and following. 

Your best/safest bet would be a regular lease combined with an option to purchase.

You’re not using a PM, AND you’re assuming you can charge a service animal a deposit and pet rent?

Usually its a safer bet.