Christopher,In order to calculate your DTI properly you would need a few more factors since a VA loan also uses a "Residual Income"calculation which adds in Child care, Utlities, social security and income taxes. 

Here are some suggestions:Books: The House Hacking Strategy, Craig CurelopRich Dad Poor Dad, Robert KiyosakiThe Book on Rental Property Investing, Brandon TurnerYoutube: Stephen Graham (building credit, real estate)Ask Sebby (building credit)Charlie ChangPodcasts:Bigger PocketsHouse Hacking SuccessAlso, follow people that are doing what you want to do on social media.Good luck.

2: Can you do a giveaway in order to build a social following and build your email list? 

Or is it daily tasks, being able to keep up with social media, not enough time to organize everything? 

You're not wrong about Social Media. 

Like having the name of our place be something that's easily searchable in google. an @tag in our listing to show how to find us on social media, linking in our direct booking site etc.  

I would love to connect with you on social media and to be your connection in FL if you ever need anyone!

Something like 79% of all leads come through social media and aggregator websites.My current project is to set up a studio in my home for videos.

Is it legal for the Dept. of Social Services to demand payment on the basis that the deceased person was receiving public assistance?

I would get on social media and find an agent who will give you some time.