Both are two story, both are around the same square footage, similar bed/bath, etc.

Laying in bed one night got a call wanted to buy the hoarder house.

I've gotten a decent idea of how many beds/baths are normal in an area and what the rent goes for, but this doesn't tell the whole picture if the property is much smaller or larger than others with the same beds/baths.

This book just says that you don't have to pay SE taxes unless you provide "substantial services" like a hotel or bed and breakfast (maid service during stay, food, or concierge).

The best thing to do is find a large single family home (5+ beds).

How small can the lots be?d

I can’t speak to your situation because I don’t know the specifics, but I might go 5 bed with pool if it were me!

Their goal is to put heads in beds.

If you pick 300 random people in foreclosure I am willing to bed, maybe 1 or 2 will be motivated enough to acept an offer below market value.

Is the seller/agent accountable if they list a property as a 4-3 but the renovation/addition of the fourth bed and third bath was not permitted work, therefor,  it is still a 3-2 in the tax records and the appraiser didn't count it?