I would start by finding areas you actually WANT to live and go from there.Picking a place to call home simply because it has a real estate market that you feel will fit your goals is a great way to end up miserable. 

Just make sure the numbers work for repayment and your overall financial goals. 

The goal is not to get the house back.

My goal, over the next five years, is to utilize real estate in lieu of my current hourly consulting income, by building a portfolio of rentals.  

(Cash Flow is my goal) Pros/cons, other creative ideas?

It will also depend on your goals.

Then I'd start by saving up, so you can buy your own house and rent out rooms in the house (or buy a place with a suite).Talk to your parents about what their goals are with the properties, what they like and what they don't like.

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Educate yourself with books, podcasts, and market research, define your goals, and build a team of professionals to support your journey.

What are your current goals or challenges in real estate?