I'm also not trying to go the section8 route either.

The property is in the middle of town and is close to the hospitals, so I figured that a midterm rental would be the best route.

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Much cheeper then if I went the route of getting a loan. 

What prompted you to go the C Corp route?

Typically, if they can make it work as an STR they go that route because it almost always generates the most revenue.

If you decide to take this kind of route, it's still very important to go in with a secure plan and also have at least 6 months of reserves. 

It was built in the 2010s and located in an established neighborhood with convenient access to schools, amenities, and major transportation routes.

We would only go that route if it was the best option.

My suggestion is to get them going in that route, buy a house they like, can afford, and see themselves in for 7-10 years + and then get going with paying it down.