I also have Asperger's syndrome, which may or may not hinder me in this field.I don't know what I can do on this site at my age, so I might not post much here for a while.Finally, in the words of Forrest Gump:"That's all I have to say about that."

If you don't think it will hinder your renting or generate additional rent, I would skip it.3) Washer/dryer is probably a deal breaker for some people, can probably get you additional rent. 

It is currently difficult for me to get a business account considering I do not have a "business" or EIN, this also hinders me from utilizing ACH with my customers as I need to provide proof of business in order to collect money. 

(A month not collecting rent on my unit is lost revenue).C: $2,100 in gross rent to offset $2,750 PITI (Still house hacking with all the space I'd need)CONs:A: Space is tightB: Taking on a big mortgage which would seriously hinder my ability to save & refinance in the future.C: Loosing a great tenant who pays on time, does his own repairs (and carpet cleaning), and as a roofer even fix my roof for free.Thanks for reading and for your comments!

Yeah, a week or two ago I was getting worried that the weather might hinder some of my plans but it seems it will be much more welcoming while I'm there :)

Am I hindering my borrowing power & negatively impacting my DTI by just having the HELOC available?

If I have to replace the toilet every 4-5 years, I'm looking at an $800+ recurring expense, which will really hinder future returns for this property.  

I'm ready to get out and purchase my first rental property but need some insight on some questions I feel are kind of hindering me.

The fact of this property being involved in the suit not only hinders the likely hood of you getting re-financed but pretty much stops you from selling the property as well.

Most people do this in tons of different aspects of their life not just RE, but it is certainly a hinderance.