they'll be able to guide you on what programs are available, how much you'll need to close, what you would need to get pre-approved, etc.if you start with a house hack you're going to be ahead of the game in the long run, so it's OK to be patient for a year or two. 

Ultimately, balancing your student debt and financial goals will help guide the best decision.Good luck!

To guide you in the right direction, with whether STR or MTR is better suitable; I have a few questions: - Where are you located?

To be considered an investor (and possibly get long-term capital gains rates), you’d need to hold the property for over a year as a rental or investment, not actively flip it.Check out the IRS guide on rental real estate and capital gains for more details: IRS Rental Property Tax Guide.You might want to talk to a CPA who specializes in real estate to see if there are any strategies that work for your situation.Good luck on your flip!

Initially I really wanted to do a STR down in North Padre Texas (as it is a place I have vacationed for years and have stayed in at least 8-10 of the STR in the exact complex im looking into, I see how my STR could stand out amongst the rest since Im huge fisherman down there and that is mainly what those STR are used as, already have boat rental option setup if I go this route, list of fishing and possible guides to go with depending on style of fishing, family, fun, hardcore wade fisherman etc etc and equipment rental available for those that do not have.), the places im looking at are decent $ properties that after running through calculators etc showing 18-22% CoC after management fees etc.But after listening to BP for about a month, now thinking BRRRR possibly and doing up here in the DFW area.

Using percentages as a guide to success tells you nothing of value. 

An experienced agent would be able to guide you in the negotiation process much more insight-fully than the forums.  

Are you looking for guide and advise of an expert on the market or a pass through agen?

It is also something that pushes investors out not because the foundation but many of the underground problems that it could cause such plumbing.So when you find a house with such issues you have to estimate for your worst scenario.Happy to connect and guide you more.

I've read numerous guides and watched many YouTube videos, so I have a good theoretical understanding, but I'm still unsure about the best way to start investing in U.S. real estate.My plan is to begin with long-term rental properties and then eventually move into flipping and the BRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy.