I suggest defining your goals – what exactly do you aim to achieve?

Top-performing units can still achieve occupancy rates upwards of 70% in the Branson market.

Your house-hacking goal is achievable with an FHA loan, even without related field experience, as long as your income supports the mortgage. 

In short, to achieve and maintain financial freedom.

Do you have a family member or friend who's achieved what you want to achieve?

I have a few clients who have properties in Huntsville and they've been pleased, it hits the goals you're looking to achieve.

As my CPA says though...bad news is you're paying more taxes, good news is, it is because you made more money, or I guess on the property side you achieved appreciation.Downsides-cost of entry higher than some parts of the country. 

And back to start, to be the best at what one does, takes a commitment to not 9-5 but living it, exercising, train train train, and being a leader. leaders are teachers who motivate and own others failures. 

I don't appreciate these giant real estate personalities or influencers/motivators because it's stupid and unethical for people with kids and families of limited circumstances to be told they have a good probability of owning a "thousand doors."