Obviously I want to keep my costs low but still want to spring for amenities that would give me a competitive edge compared to other rentals.

Bad part about low money programs people don't talk about, before 2022 this would not be a factor

Plus, house hacking with a VA loan’s benefits (no down payment, low interest) is a no-brainer.After a year, transitioning into BRRRR with single-family homes makes sense, especially since you’re working on your real estate license—it’ll sharpen your skills and help you spot opportunities.

On the low end, you had $1365 as the rent assumption. 

Sellers generally recognize that some assets are likely mispriced, whether too high or too low, because the sellers knows less than local investors and are likely relying in large part on BPOs.   

Can you lease an apt under USDA low income and have someone else live there???

It’s on a quieter street, low income area.

(Churches are surprisingly low value structures.

Quote from @Devin James: When running numbers on an investment property, I focus more on equity growth than monthly cash flow.Here’s why:If I can acquire a property at a low basis and add significant value, I can: 1) Sell and reinvest elsewhere 2) Cash-out refinance to recapture my investment.

@Andrew Steffens Yes, low data definitely makes it riskier.