I personally believe that a better way to jump into mid term rentals is to take a course on buidling a property management company or cohosting business where you bring your skillset to the table without the intial investment into all the furniture and leases.

I have been told that it could be better to save the FHA loan for a later property (Possibly a personal one), if you can put 20% down for a standard 30-year fixed loan.

I personally would recommend the last method.

I don't care what kind of business it is, STR, Hot Dog stand, any biz I am NOT paying 8X annual gross revenues, no flippin way! 

The primary residence exclusion is $250k per person on title.

This bodes well for long-term equity growth.Rising Rents: The uptick in rental prices shows a strong demand for rental properties and could lead to better cash flow for investors.Economic Strength: Reading has a diverse economy, with key sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and education providing stability.Rental Demand: Low vacancy rates signal that people are actively renting in the area, which is essential for scalability.Future Development: Any upcoming infrastructure projects or new businesses could further boost the market.With these positive trends, it seems like Reading could be a scalable rental market.

Do you use a lot of TikTok in your business?

Major in business (with a real estate focus), start learning through books, podcasts, and investor meetups, and work on building credit and saving money while in school.

Is a retail bank branch the type of NNN tenant I would personally be excited to have as a tenant?

There are any number of Real Estate schools available to you, so choose the one that compliments your learning style, whether that be online or in person or a hybrid.