You actually did a lot right to try to hold up your end.

Smaller home rehabs will actually cost more per sq ft in most instances because the meat of the budget tends to be kitchens, baths and MEP’s.

As for Recently Sold, I found that only about 10% of those with that status were actually Recently Sold. 

There was actually a time not too long ago where police would investigate crimes and DAs would prosecute the criminals.

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

The appraisers I've seen at work always measure the exterior of the finished building, i.e. the outside of the stucco or brick...Maybe someone else measured the interior rooms as @Chris Seveney said, and now you have 2 numbers floating around.It actually could be in your favor if you can get the seller to use the same square footage number and apply it to the smaller SF.... :-)

It is my understanding they actually have a very low eviction rate.

I'm guessing there are a few Bigger Pockets members who have invested with them.  

Commercial could actually be really interesting for you as you could join one of the established shops to get on a team and start earning right away. 

You may want to look at this in an area you want to actually live in as six-figures at 5% down will get you a 2-4 unit in almost all areas of philly.