I know that there are some extra requirements of the USDA loan like the property needing to be in move-in ready condition, but assuming I would be looking at move-in ready properties, are there any other hurdles I am overlooking in using USDA financing? 

This is a marathon and not a sprint, so look at it like that so that you can have a long and fruitful career.  

New construction properties can qualify for significant insurance discounts, but otherwise, I generally expect insurance in this area to run a little over 1% of the property’s value if it’s in decent condition.Feel free to DM me if you’d like a good insurance contact to shop around for a better rate.

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I've got something like that I used for a client a couple of years ago: Proforma with Tax Savings. 

Sounds like you're already diving into the BP content, which is a solid foundation.

I’ve been around real estate for decades, and I read in The Economist once that in lively markets like Charlotte, folks will pay a premium for a comfortable room if you’re near major employers.A friend of mine tried something similar out in Austin a while back.. he’d inherited a 4-bedroom property and split it into individual room rentals.

•Instead of transferring the title, consider using strong landlord insurance, an umbrella policy, or a land trust (with your LLC as the beneficiary) for added liability protection.Your FHA Loan Potential for Another Property•Since your first home is already a rental but was likely purchased with an FHA loan, you may still be eligible for another FHA loan—but only if you meet one of these conditions:•You relocate at least 100 miles away from your current home.

However you can likely make significantly more cash flow (not sure about appreciation) in markets outside of new york. 

Most likely galvanized pipes.