Local REIA groups and meetups (check Meetup.com or BiggerPockets) are excellent for connecting with both new and experienced investors.I’d be happy to grab coffee and chat about the market or share insights.

One-person rental units are in the highest demand, and co-living directly appeals to this market.

Is this something I should take in consideration? 

I run a MTR out of my primary bedroom and would be happy to connect and chat about your plans and what my experiences have been. 

Just wanted to check in and see how the experience has been in the second half of their build after slab?

Would you be better off just writing VRBO a check?

There are many loan programs to help out first time homebuyers so don't feel as if this is too ambitious when there are tools to help you out, like use here on the Forum!

I will take this advice into consideration.

Anyone can live anywhere they want if they have the money, and sometimes houses are bought and then rented out without much background checking on the people moving in.

Trust me on this.