I would note that the list of things that you "could" do before placing an offer on a property is exhaustive. 

Even inheriting mediocre or (some) poor(ish) tenants can be better than an empty building/complex.

I’m completely new at all of this and I need some direction because my ADD brain can’t decide which way to go and quite frankly I’m exhausted from thinking about every avenue of possibility. 

I haven't really thought of any other way other than an FHA loan house hack but I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what else would be a good idea to do?

A kitchen with exhaust hood costs more...but is the exhaust hood worth it? 

TY Have to stay within the boundaries of your contract, if seller elects to terminate because you have exhausted the allotted time and does not want to extend, you do risk termination, simply paying cash and then refi will be simple, you can also HELOC it and not pay any fees later : - you have options it sounds like

Notice that debt service is different than an expense.

That will give you a better idea of your market than an interior decorator.  

(Either deceased or an un-sellable property - think about a 2" (yes, inch) parcel abutting 20 or so lots that I found in an El Dorado county sale list once many years ago totaling more than an acre.)You definitely don't need to buy anything unless you don't want to do it yourself.

most of the stories are from family about having bad tenants and it being more of a hassle than an opportunity.