Interest only options would be ideal.Is there a better strategy that I’m not thinking of?

The management company that I use insures tenants that they place that meet this criterion (also a minimum credit score, etc.).

Assignments are a wholesaling strategy. 

What is being mentioned above is that there is now a break in the title and until that gets filled in, no title company will insure the title.

I this era of high taxes, insurance, and historically normal rates (notice I didn't say high rates as they are currently somewhat the historical norm), it's hard to do a higher loan-to-value deal and get the rents to cover the PITI + any HOA.

Their net rental income for that year 6 (assuming 5% rental increases per year but increases in management fees, utilities, taxes, insurance) would be 24k.  

The overall ROI long term is the highest with that strategy when it comes to house hacks in particular.  

You are also able to add back your deductions for mortgage interest, hazard insurance, HOA dues and property taxes.

Great dialogue - we don't get too many lively discussions for the Huntsville area threads - ha ha.So I see a lot of posts in favor of Hazel Green - everyone has their own REI strategy, which is what makes REI a unique adventure for each of us.  

I'd also find out about mortgage insurance.