I’ve heard about partnering with insurance companies for displaced families, working with military personnel in need of temporary housing, and possibly connecting with other organizations that require mid-term accommodations.I tried reaching out to GEICO about insurance-related housing needs, but they didn’t seem to have a clear process.Does anyone have experience with this niche?

Although you will be unable to combine them for a while unless the place appreciates rapidly.

Draw out $3000 and apply it to the 1st mortgage in place of the scheduled payment.

That path does not end up in a good place. 

It is a great place to invest. 

I find VT also a great place in the off season for hiking etc.  

The rest just falls in place over time. 

@Gabriella Swan, with your management experience already in place, house hacking seems like a perfect entry into real estate.

Anyone viewing the property make sure they are property vetted with lending in place. 

I am starting to get involved with real estate investing, but I am only a college student, so I do not have the income to place a 20% down payment for most properties.