But sizing is incredibly important.

They aren't the most popular in many places, but if it works in the area you are in then it shouldn't be a deal killer. 

Its incredibly frustrating given how much the other STR is making that we cant use an ounce of it to qualify for a new loan.

1) popular opinion  says you’d need to keep it as a rental for 1-2 years before doing a 1031......but, you would Not want to do this unless the property was a rental for years Before it was your primary, because.....2) as your primary residence, you can sell and any gain is Exempt from taxes, up to $500k in gains for a married couple, irs section 121. 

I explained what the chimney inspection company said the  issue was- he asked if it was a specific popular chimney inspection companies- I said yes it was, he then said, I bet they offered to fix it for $8,500, right? 

You must tell us where you are buying this incredible deals.

This is a unfenced SFH within  a mile of one of the largest Army post in the country and Pits are very popular here.

Taxes and Insurance of $900-1000/month sounds incredibly high for a property at this price point.

That seems to be the most popular and profitable route to start, also teaches you a lot along the way.

I would finish the ceilings smooth, mostly because in my properties for my purposes it's not incredibly important to do really high-quality finishing.