Long term/ short term rentals would work, ideally in the $400k range or lower. 

Kyle  My father-in-law did this by creating a portfolio that is primarily debt-free single-family rentals in the city he lives in.

HD always mails me these finance promos, so I use HD money for free and pay it off as I get closer to the time the promo expires.  

If you had any more questions, I'd be happy to go through them, so feel free to DM me.

@Brenden Stadelman I found that agencies work well short term, but they are not a viable long-term solution.

The most common foreclosure rescue scheme unfolds when a homeowner receives a solicitation in the mail that promises short-term financing from a 'private investor' offering to pay off a delinquent loan:The homeowner is told they can stay in their home and rent back from the 'investor'The homeowner is convinced to transfer the title of the home to the 'investor' as collateral.

I am on pace to finish the course before the beginning of March and my short term goal is to join a brokerage firm before May.

Own and just keep it as a rental longterm/short term rental?

It's so much work to furnish and set up a short term rental.

If you need more specific guidance or connections to experts in this space, feel free to DM me, and I'll point you in the right direction!