@Derek Jackson There is some excellent advice on this thread already. 

This year (2020) I attended The Best Ever Conference in Keystone, CO, which is an excellent event that Joe Fairless host's every year.

@Kati Finneran Hey Kati...first, good for you...by using BP, and seeking advice, you are practicing risk management...this is an excellent characteristic and one that should be expanded upon going forward...second (and the following advice/statements are very general in nature as I have no knowledge of your deal's specifics or your personal situation), I would move forward if you are willing to educate yourself on the nuances of being a Section 8 landlord...there are some important government-related strings that come attached with subsidized housing...third, I would move forward if you can secure financing that is acceptable to your situation...fourth, I love the HH strategy and were I you, I would make a small investment in Craig Curelop's book "The House Hacking Strategy" so as to learn as much as possible about the approach...finally, in response to your last question, we are always looking to acquire the right investment - always!

This builds credibility and validity. 

A few more things, always get a permit, have excellent insurance, set up security systems with cameras right away and really pay attention to your carrying costs.

Check out the excellent posts by @Paul Moore.If your choice is due to limited capital, I know there's a whole approach around low or no money down real estate investing, I can't speak to it but there's lots of books and posts here.

The Honeywell 9000 series is really excellent as well, but the Sensi will work just fine either way.I do find the Sensi to be very easy to use.

The duplex I bought with a 203k that I renovated I've since moved out of and rent out for excellent cash flow.

To each his or her own though.Either way, real estate is excellent in all varieties of retirement assets if you know what you are doing. 

Closing deals and being sure you are able to market yourself as a credible investor/owner/operator.