I personally know this landlord and have had sit-down conversations with him periodically over the last few years. 

Hostaway said that the people they work with usually use their personal bank account or business account link to stripe.

Personally, I prefer a new build over rehab just because you know what you've got on it, but it doesn't always make sense money-wise. 

The person who is doing our remodeling work doesn't accept our mode of money transfer(like zelle or bank to bank transfer) and requires checks.

In my personal portfolio there aren't any pet restrictions = better tenants, higher rents, and tenants that stay longer.

Unlike personal property, real estate also requires agreement on closing date, repairs, etc., so even if list price, cash is offered, another term might not work, so likely no way to hold a seller to sell until they actually sign an offer.

If the pest control could put a  bait box at the outside front and back of your own personal townhouse, it would probably treat for all the mice in the immediate area, but I don't know if that's even allowed in a condo community.I would get a few other residents to bring it to the HOA. 

So if you are looking to meet agents, wholesalers, maybe a couple lenders, or some investors that have done a few flips or own a couple SFRs, you will find many people there.This isn't to say they are bad, but in the several dozens I have attended, they have not been worth my time, professionally or personally.  

I'll end this exchange by saying: I genuinely hope someone offers you encouragement if you're ever feeling down and need it, and I will even volunteer to be the encourager if that day (God forbid) ever comes.

Let's goo.No DTI calc on a DSCR :) also, you may want to consider refinancing your other investment properties into DSCR loans or a portfolio under an LLC to remove them from your personal credit…that should help your DTI/utilization/credit scores.