Mitchell, I always encourage people to take action BUT I also try to ensure they count the cost before they move forward. 

I live in La Crosse, WI but have been eye-ing other Midwest states too.  

Do the taxes and insurance on this property count against my DTI (No escrow account required) 2.

I guess fundrise and others do not count....

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

(one-time telehealth diagnoses do not count)If they cannot provide that, give them a letter saying their ESA documentation is insufficient and the animal is not allowed on your property.  

A cash-out refinance typically doesn't count as "earned income," which is the type of income that would impact Social Security benefits, especially if it's related to retirement or survivors' benefits.

I do not know the layout, but believe 5 units is the worst unit count.  

She was planning a cross-country move to be with her family in Las Vegas, but the process was daunting.

You sound like you are caught up in the Agent count trap that I was caught up in.