@P from prior topic, use this to understand the capacity in your market and your best options. 

Also, within this approach, the option that attracts me the most is purchasing and installing a 'tiny home' on a campground that allows it.

We get just as frustrated because the system is a bit "broken":(I believe the team is in communication with you about your options - just be sure to also let us know your choice to secure the property to deter squatters as cost-effectively as possible.

Focus on neighborhoods near employers or schools, and explore slightly outside Austin for more affordable options. 

Not sure what market you are in, but I would talk to some lenders about FHA options on a 2-4 unit property.

any suggestions on how I should compare these 2 options?

But with perseverance and a willingness to explore unconventional options, you can turn even the toughest situations into successes.Have any of you ever faced a deal that seemed destined to fail?

Obviously, I want higher so value add or re-finance as things happen I can always own the option.

I know this is an old thread.I'd like to get a more recent opinion of these apps.I think the DFD options is very interesting.What we want to do is endorse one of these for our Real Estate Club in Greenville, SC and have a contest for our members to see who can find the most deals with the software.Maybe try and get a rep from the company we choose to come and speak at one of our in person meeting and also negotiate a longer trial window if possible for our members.

Hi Treza,Not sure where you are in the process there, but when your ready to exercise financing options please reach out, it's very difficult to find a ground up program for inexperienced borrowers without having an experienced GC sign on the loan with you which in turn is not easy to find.