Additional things to consider: where is the breaker box and do both units have access to it if needed?

He paid for common area access, built a bed in his Land Cruiser, pocketed the rent but we had agreement on what the pocketed money could be spent on (seeing we were paying the rent). 

This market is not always available in the MLS, so making it more difficult.A commercial lending is possible even with SFH, that will depend on your lender and the access to commercial programs, it will all depend on the situation.  

Access to Larger Loan Amounts: Cross collateralization allows borrowers to leverage multiple properties, which can lead to a higher overall loan amount than what might be possible with a single property.2.

The challenge with using a paid option is expecting one person to have all the knowledge you need to succeed unless that person is giving you access to their board. 

Pretty solid points here, I would also like to add refinancing with a non-traditional DSCR based loan can assist with getting access to cash quickly as there are many lenders that have a lower seasoning requirement. 

You may have to sell the whole property to access the funds in the IRA or 401k when you retire and for required minimum distributions. 

This information is public record, and anyone can access it.

Are these programs upwards of $25,000 worry it to FastTrack you on learning the business, get coaching and into a deal while providing access to a network worth it?

They can provide quick access to funds for renovations.2.