Well this is maybe 30 minutes from there but definitely worth it! 

I will definitely reach out to Michael, thanks for that

Now that I have skin in the game, I'm definitely feeling the policy decisions impact me more so than ever. 

Good morning Pearce,I love the idea, and I think you are definitely better off doing short-term if you are interested in single-family.

While a low fund isn't an automatic red flag, it's definitely something to look deeper into.

Managing tenants comes with its own challenges, but it's definitely a viable option to get started in real estate.Wishing you the best on your journey, and feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more about it!

I would definitely say this is house hacking, as you are purchasing and living in a home with the intent of making it a rental.

Timing definitely matters.

And you'll definitely want to get out and network with potential end buyers (here on BP but also in places like your local REIA). 

If you are not in Huntsville or Madison proper, you may want to wait out things for a minute, as some of the outlying areas are definitely tilting toward supply exceeding demand now.