Then use the extra roommate rent income to pay down your mortgage and look to refi to a lower payment in the future (3-5 years) - so it cashflow when you move out.You could also choose the smaller unit and STR the other unit to generate more cash to pay down your mortgage and refi, so it cashflows when you move out.Bottom line: you'll have to get creative to solve your cashflow challenge!

New built for starting out could be a bit challenging.

I eventually want to buy a house but I think as a novice this will give me some experience and the opportunity to learn the challenges that I will need to overcome once I do buy my property. 

That said, there's quite a few homes in that area that have that challenge (no driveway/street parking).

Only challenge (as you and others have touched on) is scalability.

The challenge is, I’m not familiar with the local market—or the Mississippi market in general.Does anyone have insight into the market in this area or know of investors interested in properties in western Mississippi?

Challenges?

@Charles GranjaWhile you certainly make valid points, I’ve come to realize that this unscrupulous company is quite devious, and getting things transferred from them could be a challenge.

"Many Republicans, including Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), noted that AB 3088 would likely be challenged in court, and abstained from voting.

Removing a lien is challenging because you need the person who placed the lien to sign off to remove it.