I know a great agent in the area who helped my friend buy in Ogden and did a great job negotiating.

Someone who has a Great job that does not allow them to move, would never be tempted to move.  

I am finishing my last semester before moving to Chicago for a full-time job in September. 

For example, if the job takes 20 hours at $25/hour, you’re looking at around $800 total.Expect quotes to be significantly higher, but use your formula to negotiate.

I think they've done a great job of building their product and if you already have a property listed on Airbnb, it's super easy to import to MiniStays (though it's not difficult to list your property there if you don't.)

I am looking in the greater Austin area, with plans of securing a job and house-hacking a quadplex or triplex.

That does not require employment or job seasoning instead it uses the rents to qualify and you can take out up to 80% LTV cash.Use the cash to put down on the next 1-2 or more properties as long as the other properties are debt servicing themselves it opens up more opportuities to buy more future assets and increase your passice income.  

Get 3 jobs...if you work 8-5pm pick up OT or an evening job, and a weekend job. 

But as said above it is not an easy job and the salaries are not great working for someone else. 

Renovated Good job!