With house hacking, there is a simple rule in my opinion: The more uncomfortable you're willing to live, the better the numbers can work, the more comfortable you need to live, the less the numbers will work. 

I suggested to them we could split the costs 50/50 of installing the electric, the garbage disposal, and the labor for installing it as I would be more comfortable having my guy do it.

I’m looking at doing a master lease deal in Alberta on a mid sized multifamily so I would appreciate any onsite you are willing to offer.  

I would focus on "Ugly inventory" but would pass an appraisal and not be "Subject to" so that I can renovate and refinance on the ARV in as little as 6 months to pull out my initial capital and enough to put down on the next REI.On the flip side Indiana and Ohio would also offer a sale price to cash flow ratio since you can still find a great deal in both states.  

I read this last night from “The Book on Rental Property Investing” by Brandon Turner: Break even on cash flow or lose money on cash flow, and you are on a path to financial ruin.I’ll repeat myself one last time: Buy rental properties that offer cash flow today.I’m interested to know whether experienced investors Agree/disagree and why? 

Originally the bank offered 5, I asked for 10.  

This is likely the reason you're not seeing many lenders offer it.

I would also note your mention of not wanting liability, but offering to "co-sign".

Offer to be his/her assistant for free, do all the stuff he/she hates doing, and learn the business from them.

Eugene could be a great choice for STRs with the university driving consistent demand with college kids + family, and Portland offers year-round potential with its already strong market for both MTR and STR.