Also MLS properties have sellers that are ready to sell and are selling because they have to by choice or otherwise.. 

FHA Loans:FHA loans are a popular choice for house hacking because they require a lower down payment (as low as 3.5%) and more flexible credit requirements.

The two choices I would suggest is; If the doors are painatable in that they would look like a nice kitchen rather than a patched up kitchen, then you should paint them.Replace the cabinets with an inexpensive imported type of cabinets.

@Michael Mainini you have options and renting could be a good choice if your interest rate is low.

Its a choice one makes once they have owned both types of assets for any number of years..  

My direction is a personal choice - free and clear.If you are in a position to start saving for your first primary in a year.

I don't know if the Orlando area is a good choice since there are tons of STR homes already there.

If you had it to do again, would you make the same choices?

In may respects the plans are similar when it comes to investing with broader choices and more control.A Solo 401(k) is designed for self-employed persons with an owner-only business.  

@Daniel Stoychev for me personally I’m open to investing most anywhere if the deal is right by the choice between Cook County or not Cook county I will always go with not Cook County.