(eg, if your lot is not the standard 25 x 125, but some other multiple where the width is actually skinnier than 25, and the lenghth is longer than 125, and you want to reduce side setback requirements, eg.) 

However, there are better options than $180 a month and $1000 for a WP site. 

Not sure if this is an option in your area, but we have a company called CREW in Salt lake and they are $50 a month and take the cans out and bring them in the day after. it is hard to rely on the cleaners at times. unless the cleaner is paid to do the trash every time.

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.

In a nice suburban neighborhood a large bathroom with a standalone tub can add a lot of value, but the addition of a second bathroom is also important.Do you have an option of making a slightly smaller master bathroom and having a half bath or smaller bathroom with shower stall in the other bedroom? 

Are the students actually doing deals?

I can get prime-0.51% on a HELOC but I don't love the risk to my monthly payments if rates rise - that is why I like the fixed second mortgage option. 

Most of us start with cheaper properties, frankly, because often it's the only option. 

Buyer go to open house directly.We have this option in Minnesota now, and it looks like in 10 other states that I am aware of (California, Texas, Florida, Virginia, mostly the big population states).

I would possibly look into some other options in the regions.Good luck!