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.  

If you desire good service and clear communication, definitely take note of their reviews and the way they communicate.

Hey Jake,You'll definitely have some options with DSCR lenders, but you'll need to be really sure that the lender you use is okay with underwriting STR income as well as with the ADU as a mid-term as they are kind of tricky.With DSCR loans, your credit score is going to be a big determinate to where you will lend.

If I hadn’t owned my home for 5 years then I definitely wouldn’t have a rental with a pool.

@Natasha Baker - To be a successful agent, you definitely need access to a car to show properties and to list properties.

I would definitely keep up on 311.

I'm definitely getting more education and investing in more liens, not only for passive income but as a vehicle to acquire properties as I've come a long way in my investment business and do actively buy and sell houses.