Know how and who is going to manage, speak with local PM companies (if not self managed) do some due diligence on projections, nightly rates and optimally visit (if haven't already) the areas you're exploring investing in.

Given the current market conditions my credit situation,and a title cloud that shouldn't be there, I'm exploring various financing strategies to manage this debt effectively.

It would be worth exploring all options, and if you are willing to live in a duplex or one of those options, the rate for owner occupied financing isn't 8%, it is closer to 7%.Also, since the market is softer, you could easily ask for a seller credit to buy down the rate closer to the low 6s, and meet somewhere in the middle with a similar mortgage payment as a new build and get something that would be a really good house hack for a family with privacy, garage, etc and get the benefit of renting the other side or ADU.

I'm excited to dive into the others next, including "Set for Life" you suggested.I'm particularly intrigued by the house hacking strategy and plan to explore that further.

Additionally, we are open to exploring opportunities in other areas as well.We are particularly interested in:- Learning how to analyze these properties for cash flow potential- Understanding the local market dynamics and trends- Networking with experienced investors who can offer advice and mentorshipWe believe that with the right guidance and connections, we can make informed decisions that will set us on the path to financial independence.

Yeah I think a HML like @Logan Singleton mentioned would be a good move to call around or connect with a loan officer like him perhaps to see who would fund those type of numbers, but if you wanted to explore private money there's 100 ways to structure the deal.

Few brokers have recommended a 5 year Balloon loan but I want to explore the best option available in the market currently. 

So that's an option we'll likely explore just to maximize the building's potential/our income.

@Choon Yee DeeRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

It all sounds too good to be true, so I am wondering if anyone else has explored "Roam"?"