Any tips, tricks, advice or "I wish I had known X", would also be greatly appreciated. 

John Clark - Short South Realty Group - find them in Facebook or message me if you have any further questions

What other strategies or tips you can give to find the market rent?

This way you will make much further progress. 

Here are a few links to help you out. https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htmhttps://adata.org/publication/service-animals-booklethttp://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/assistance-animals-tenants-rights.htmlhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/03/11/emotional-support-animals-waiver-no-petpolicieslaw-say/

I’ve thought about new Milford but also concerned if flood zones and further on coast closing into Rhode Island like new London, new Saybrook, mystic area I see some fairly inexpensive homes however those by water seem more difficult to find.

Avoids tip toeing around all the do’s and do not’s. 

Thanks for the tip on Odaban - I'll check that out.  

@Arpita Patel I would encourage you to have a firm grasp on the numbers and assumptions before taking an investment to investors or a lending institution. 

Thanks for all of the amazing tips, everyone.