Some have mentioned renting out bedrooms, but I’m surprised no one’s mentioned a duplex, three-decker, or other Small Multifamily.

In a reverse, your QI takes title to the land (with the funds provided by you that you mentioned) as what is called the exchange accommodating title holder (EAT). 

Not to mention the age, construction and how the sfr is owned will dictate if a company can or can not offer a quote.The best solution is to align yourself with independent agents (like the ones you have found)who can get you to the best option in that market in the least amount of time.   

As was mentioned earlier, they do direct deposit and the money shows up in my account like clockwork.

I'll research VHR that you mentioned.

You mention that, but ultimately you want to weigh out what the true costs of buying a house/condo for yourself will be.

Keep in mind the "withholding" you mention for self-employment are actually quarterly estimated taxes.

You have the precedent that you discussed this in July to mention.

@David Roberts in the purchase price range you mention, in Baltimore city just about any property will hit your rent range.

As was mentioned above the actual limit is 10...and you can go higher in certain scenarios.