We're planning to start with mailers and then cold calls to follow up. 

I am really interested in the potential that RE investment has to help provide an income for my family and help me slowly build a farming operation that is set up for long-term sustainability.I plan to use my RE license to raise capital and get access to potential rental properties.

She is thinking of renting out her house for short term rental while she's gone to make up for some of the costs of being gone (she has some special need dogs that cost more to board).

Is there a chance they could catch up over time?

He lives a standard young professional life, so no damage or issues have come up in the past 3 years that could break any lease terms. 

Ideally, I'd like to purchase a small multifamily for 100-150k that I can BRRR.Questions:- How much do I need to have saved up before my first purchase?

Well, the crew is finishing up now, a week after her moving in, and I understand it has been inconvenient for her, but the only thing not usable was the shower.

Look up seller financing agreement and combine in with a purchase option agreement. 

My mortgage would go up $781 for the next 30years,  the ADU income would more than cover & I hope to pay extra principal to cut my loan time -it's just I was hoping to pay off ADU within 5.5yrs- so that I can collect 'all' ADU income at that point <I'm fixed income & I lose 'some' personal income in 5yrs so trying to plan ahead on how to recoup that>.

It is a lot of work to fix up and sell so I thought I would buy one from my siblings or her estate.