@Angela FondeurI would focus all your savings and energy on saving up for a house hack.  

Not to mention it would be so much less of a headache and so much less time and energy invested on your behalf, plus much less exposure to risk, easier to manage etc. to just buy a single multifamily for $800k in a good location with strong underlying fundamentals. 

I enjoyed that mine was a one man band, and it was smooth and efficient, handled by email and short hand dialogue and simple resolutions.My eviction filings, so far have been "light weight," mostly gets people motivated to pay and stay.I spoke to a couple of firms, but they make it sound much more complicated and ugly than it has been in my case, so they aren't resonating with me.

I appreciate the insight on the requirements for transfer, and the advice on where to focus our energy next. 

It tells you nothing about how efficient your taxes are.Analogy: grocery store.

Here’s a quick breakdown based on my experience:Building new construction gives you full control over the design and materials, allowing you to incorporate the latest energy-efficient systems.

Through efficient negotiations, we secured the property for $162,000 on favorable terms.

Efficient negotiations secured the property for $154,000 on favorable terms.

Important Question: How do you manage your time and cleaning schedules efficiently for quick turnovers between guests?

Through efficient negotiations, we secured the property for $155,000 on favorable terms.