If so, then the owners of the front property cannot (legally) block access.If there is not an easement then adverse possession may come into play. 

However all of the doors are less than 3 yrs old and has dead bolt locks in it.

My personal take is that the banks won't call it due until they do, and I prefer to play by the rules, and abide by the contracts I sign.I also did not have the financial capacity to put 25% down on my first house-hack when I was getting started.

Knowing your why is crucial because this gives you the strength and purpose to keep going even when opposition stands in your way.Take complete responsibility for your success as we;; as failures in your life: Successful people do not play the victim role.

So time plays a big role in deciding which type of loan will work best for your situation.

Try and find a new tenant before you hit the dead season, and move on.

Of course it's all about comfort level and what kind of rentals you buy but you can certainly play it safe and do waaaay less than 100% cash.

I admit I have no idea but of course it is getting heavy play locally in the media rotation as the 100 year anniversary approaches.

It can be great to video record yourself and role play with your broker or other colleagues.

It's a safe area, good schools, right by a grocery store, and on a dead end street (no traffic).