I get a few more calls for service but higher rent is worth it.

Quote from @Patricia Steiner: Price cheaper with cash sale? 

This is more common in today's market and often allows the seller to get a higher sale price than if you were to go through a bank/SBA loan.

Regular home purchase or sale?

After that's under control, focus on increasing income through additional work at your current job, taking on a side hustle, or finding ways to increase income on your existing rental.At the same time, educate yourself.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

You could force the seller to bring it up to code before the sale is complete as one of the contingencies of buying it, let them deal with it.

For example: We provide tax preparation and advisory services to people who invest in commercial (including multifamily) real estate, and high w2 earners investing in short-term rentals.

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

Very similar to properties in Oregon we've sold and for sale.