If the numbers fit within your strategy, the fees are only nominal.

Im in shock that 15 people can actually fit into 800 sqft 1/1.

You would have to qualify debt to income wise but if the purpose of the home fit the guide lines rulebook, HUD 4155.1  You could buy your next home using FHA.There are a lot of loopholes when buying and using FHA, VA-Military, USDA, DPA-Programs you just need a seasoned mortgage banker who can walk you through the process ahead of time. 

I’m a first time home buyer so it’d be a good fit with not having the responsibility of a roof or outside maintenance.

I'm trying to find an exception, but nothing I'm seeing fits my situation.

For example, house hacking might seem like a really obvious answer because you get such broad exposure to the industry, but maybe its not a good fit for someone that prefers very passive options or commercial. 

Though it's good to have a local team setup, I am trying to find a better fit for multiple area investments.

@Mike Gordon I raise them to fit the market.

Nothing is a one size fits all, it's just not that easy.

Lets say I find a property that fits my criteria.