This would be more of a multi-family buy and hold play. 

Sounds more like trying to win a popularity contest, aiming to gain votes and likes from people here that also have something against wholesaling.But OK let me play along.Let's fact-check this:OP: "It’ll truly be strange to even hear people and gurus trying to make big money off it."

Hi Pixel, Check out this article about how DSCR loans play into the refinance part of the BRRRR method.

Yep, an SF play is actually interesting to me right now.

I graduate in may and I am projected to play professional baseball after the MLB draft in July.

Plus, having a fully paid-off property could be a nice safety net if the STR market takes a hit or occupancy slows down.On the flip side, if you’re eager to grow, saving for another property could be the better play.

A 4-plex would be ideal and you could play around with doing 1 long-term, 1 mid-term, and 1 short-term, plus you, if it works on your area to upgrade your income.

FHA is unlikely to play nice in this situation.Bank statement loans might be an option for you.

I refuse to play under these anti-landlord conditions.

Others noted that the appreciation play could make it worth keeping, I tend to look more heavily on appreciation since real estate investing is more of a long term game.