The property consists of a main house, that has been gutted and reframed, and needs to be finished,  as well as 5 small cottages, mostly around 800 square feet, that need complete remodeling. 

Right now my "portfolio" (Haven't really gotten to THAT point to use that word just yet) I try to revolve around consists of tax liens, rental properties, other special auctions that try to utilize owner financing/wholesaling, and now my 401k- also 10% of each check I put away into savings that is small for now, kind of acts like an emergency fund/small down payment for upcoming FHA/house hack situation, etc.

It’ll take some time, but consistency and patience is the only ‘fool-proof’ way to boost your credit. 

The Denver market has been UP consistently by 6% per year for the last 40 years. 

Are you able to consistently acquire properties at 70-80% minus repairs in DFW?

This person would like to build a real estate portfolio consistently throughout their working career, and hopefully, build enough future passive cash flow to retire early, if desired. 

The LTB is your worst enemy.The one good thing about our system is the L9 application, it will become your most valuable asset since it is the one application the LTB will consistently enforce in your favour.

As long as the consistent cash flow is there, I wouldn't worry too much about it.  

I started reading through it, but don't know the details of what consists a dwelling unit.

If the answer is both, just be consistent and persistent.