You may need to keep asking for someone that knows the ordinance, before you get a person on the phone that can answer your questions.

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.

How many investment properties do they personally own?

They know your market better than we do and may have a bit more customized strategy to help. 

I personally like SFH, but thats just me. 

Personally, I prioritize land lord friendly states because this significantly reduces risks.

And just to clarify if anyone else is reading this: buying an interest rate cap, while effectively buying down the interest rate is NOT like buying down the rate on your personal mortgage.A point on your personal mortgage locks in the lower rate for 30 yrs and the mortgage fully amortizes.  

I would personally not recommend Batch.

The lenders we have spoken to will only finance as a personal residence.

There are schools all over, including Wilmington for sure. https://dpr.delaware.gov/ has all the details on schools and requirements, typically the schooling can be done online and then the test is done in person at a testing center.