There’s also the possibility for me to pursue real estate full time, so it may be beneficial for me to use some of my buying power and credit before I no longer have a steady income.

Well, I appreciate the alarm on my word choice,  but it seems we already cleared up that one hundred square feet bedrooms do not entitle two adults, or even two humans of any kind?. 

I've got a local lender that I've had a long term relationship with so for me it was an easy choice to get my first deal done, however they do a max of 25years, and a 5% rate on a SFH.  

I don't allow pets... and answered as a hypothetical, of choices given.... 

You are presenting an option, and they are making the choice. 

Took a deteriorated home that sat vacant for years and years and oversaw the project manager and contractor, made all design and remodel choices, made the analysis of where the ceiling would be for pushing the neighborhood pricing -- and succeeded.

I know there are a couple different ways to use the rental income ($1,750) from the two tenants each month, but I am having a hard time deciding which method would be the most beneficial for me and my long-term RE plans.

I know there are a couple different ways to use the rental income ($1,750) from the two tenants each month, but I am having a hard time deciding which method would be the most beneficial for me and my long-term RE plans.

In our market we have 2 choices, deposit as damages, or not take it and seek further damages.

I know this isn’t what you wanted to hear, but I don’t regret my choice of taking the long road to get here.