Number 7 in this list tells me its not considered a handicap.  

The 7 federally protected classes are race, color national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap(disability).

@Jerry W.The house is a 2/1 that was converted for the handicap prior owner.

Learn how to handicap houses in various markets. 

Thanks @Josiah CooperOf course you can't overlook that big negative, but it is my opinion to acknowledge the pitfalls, but not be handicapped by the fear it presents.

We want to buy this duplex, which has a handicapped adult with a mother as caretaker.

To ignore these strategies as the magic tricks of "weasel guru snake oil salesmen" is to handicap and limit your success before you even get started.Bigger Pockets "Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate investing" is one of the best ways to gain a foundation of education in this industry.

I have been learning from this site for about 4 years full time because I am currently handicapped and cannot walk or work. 

Hi @Bill Patrick,Please don't take this question the wrong way, it pertains to a niche mortgage guideline that not a lot of people are aware of that might benefit you.Is your daughter "physically handicapped or developmentally disabled" in any way, shape, or form?

If you want to grow don't handicap yourself.