Usually your reserves for those categories will range from 25-30%, although maintenance & capex should initially be minimal since the home is new.

This fast turnaround highlighted our ability to identify profitable opportunities and act decisively, creating value with minimal holding time.

., some of which you mention, so it seems you must be aware of them.As an investor, your goal is typically  to maximize your return and minimize your risk.  

As for the value of carrying, I believe it's minimal.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to minimize that tax liability and still continue with my original intent, or is my only option a 1031 (I'm aware of DST but don't see that as a great option).  

Since this is a family property you likely know it inside and out during your ownership so it should minimize the number of calls you get and glitches in the unit.

I've spent the last year or so (on and off) looking for my first investment property to house hack but have had minimal luck.

We also use software to document/communicate out to ALL residents during the lease term in order to minimize inquiries from parents who aren't well informed.

Occasionally you will get no occupation which if they fill in an agency or other info is fine but you have to have minimal data.

What really bothers me is these so-called gurus are all using the same model... entice you with glitz and glamour of how you can become a "Real Estate Genius" by using there systems only to find out after you have paid thousands of dollars to them most of the info they teach can be found for free or at least minimal costs.