BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

As for brand...highly recommend the Hydropool Serenity Collection!

Chances are very high that you are not claiming tax losses that you should be.There are many ways to create relationship problems and one highly successful one is mixing business with pleasure. 

On the flip side, if you've got a bunch of Section 8 tenants living in a building that's in a neighborhood where a lot of the tenant base has good jobs, high credit scores, and are generally reliable people, you've got the most risky tenants in that tenant base and that ain't what ya want.

* Finally, could you recommend any valuable tools or learning resources?

As one might expect, there is a real tool here but it's more for niche problems than for widespread use.

I would highly recommend a mentor or even paying a coach to get started.

It is a great market but highly recommend partnering with an agent who knows the market and has experience dealing with investors as location is key. 

My advice would be to really focus on placing a quality tenant.

.- High risk - Time-intensive - Requires substantial capitalBRRRR:Pros.- Builds long-term wealth - Generates rental income - Increases equityCons.- Complex process - Requires financing - Dependent on market conditionsAirbnb:Pros.- Potential for higher returns - Flexible pricing - Short-term commitmentCons.- Requires active management - Subject to regulatory risks - Income can vary seasonallyI wish you the best in your new venture.