Not going to eat any cash flow and put any surplus into the house.I appreciate any thoughts and insights!

If you just want to buy rent ready properties and start collecting rent I would caution that you don't over leverage as you will only increase your cap ex spending all while eating into your cash reserves/equity.

Probably not since at the time I am unemployed (I work in animation and the entertainment industry is on its head right now).

What if someone eats my pizza?

Hey Sarah, if you're going to give up THAT easily, when random strangers on the interwebs just have to quote a few stats and numbers at you to make you fold up your tent and wander off into the night...well, the first thing you need to work on is telling anyone who doubts your resolve to go eat their dinner out of a dumpster.

I believe, if it's an owner occupied property, you have certain rights to deny emotiational support animals if it impedes on your health or stay.

If it is eating you up, Outsource it.

Address shared space, private space, quiet hours, guests, animals, laundry, refrigerator, dirty dishes in the sink, noise, odors, and more.

Give a man a fish he eats for a day        Teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime

They are fully responsible for cleaning up after their pet, covering any damage caused, maintaining up-to-date vaccinations, and being liable for any harm caused to people or animals.