By investing, further savings are acquired by being able to reduce one’s taxable income.

The tricky one is the rent to income ratio and how it is related to the median family income.I did note that at lease one other poster was advised to always use the low barrier screening criteria to avoid potential lawsuits. 

But even if there is, then I have to learn to plow through that fear and keep investing in good income producing diversified assets.

I have seen management fees vary from 10% to 35% of gross rental income.

The reason is since I am the owner of the LLC, it's income is reported in my personal taxes. 

Likely the game you are envisioning will be a combination of game plan from existing games.Take a look at a board game called Suburbia: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/123260/suburbi...There are several open source Sim City 'engines' available: https://github.com/SimHacker/micropolishttp://www.opencity.info/http://osgameclones.com/And of course Google is your friend:http://lmgtfy.com/?

Your 'Ability to buy' will change with your creativity, not only with your credit score or income.

To precisely compute deductions and guarantee conformity with IRS regulations, it is essential to maintain thorough records of rental income and expenditures.

Not to mention, the boyfriend will not qualify as a tenant due to criminal record, insufficient proof income and several other requirements.

However, consider the source too!