Good credit score (800+) but low income ($70k)Candidate 2: Family of 5 (3 kids) with a business + a smaller dog (40 lbs bulldog) and ok credit (680+) but higher income ($130k) than other candidate. 

You are not considered in the "rental business" until you reach 3 units, but only so far as TPT is concerned. 

Honestly knowing that people can't picture the finished product, I'd wait until you have possession and can post after photos.

Summer time, rates are higher as these guys are busy, so they tend to throw out big "if they pay great" numbers to control their business flow.I agree, if it's there and it was working, it needs to be fixed.   

Having done this business mainly on my own, it would be awesome to connect with people who share similar interests and close some deals/JV with.Thanks!

Just sayin although i have no first hand experience with your product or company..  

Additionally, I proposed introducing new retail products, and the owner has offered me a 40% share in return for my expertise in retail.

I read the business news to find out about new developments.

Too often; we, as self managing landlords, allow the tenant to run our business.

@Jaekwan Lee I wouldn't get too stuck on which loan product to use.