There may a distance/code reason for the well-on-other-lot configuration (in which case you might end up with a defacto double-lot property for forever. though possibly with 2 homes---sort of duplex-ish).

How would you configure the house?

The downside is QBO has to be configured for your business to become useful. 

I guess it would depend on the configuration of the house if you could do something with the space.

If you are tech savvy, you can use a provider like voip.ms (I use them) and configure it however you want.

Layout means the rooms are weird, the flow makes no sense, rooms are placed in odd spots or configurations. 

My house is s 2/2 + loft, about 1300sqft, and I rent it in 1/1 or 2/2 configurations.  

After that, then the rest of the mortgage, DSCR, and other good stuff takes to play, but that's the easy part once ( of course you know) cap rate is known.The highest cap rate market like Indiana and lowest cap rate market like CA has different math and problem that investors can solve depending on the needs.What newbie investor doesn't realize is they don't buy a house but they buy set configuration of numbers.

I have two applicants for a unit at a 4 plex property that is up/down configuration.

I would have had to leave out the pantry, fridge panels and used a cheaper door configuration.