If buyer is important than yes, off-market is the correct strategy. 

Quote from @Kevin Cole: @Andrew BoscoI would like real estate to be a part of my wealth building strategy.

You can do less than 20% down (as low as 3.5-5%) if you intend to occupy the home for at least a year.2) There will be an HOA (homeowners association) which restricts rentals, so be sure to read the CC&Rs (governing documents) to ensure that your rental strategy is allowed, even if you intend to live there at first, eventually you'll be transitioning it to an investment property, so this will be important.

Being close enough to hospitals and also the University is a good strategy, but would be happy to give you some more info on the local areas here.

I would also discuss strategies with your lawyer for evicting/ejecting them if need be.

This can be a good strategy; I say this with one large caveat. 

Exit Strategy & Risks-Market Volatility: You might have to hold longer or sell for less if the market goes down.

Another strategy you can look into is building out an "in-law suite" or ADU.

Let's see who has the sharpest real estate strategy.

Quote from @Frank Flores: For a rookie with low investment capital, what investment strategy would be best for me at this time?