You’ll need to use a broker who can get to the specialty insurance companies.  

The only option students have is about 20-30 miles away.

You make more when it's uneven and you can live in the smaller unit.Focus on the asset and the area, as long as you can withstand net negative or breakeven cashflow, and you will gain in appreciation.

If you are paying that much for a program (that you can learn for free on YouTube) then they should atleast answer that for youBut I can also answer for you - yes you can broker from anywhereYeah, I'm still going through the course.

$3/day for the fit year and then they’re free?

@Li Li, Since the 1031 exchange will allow you to move into any type of real estate anywhere in the country. 

The more experienced ones know how to drag out the eviction process and milk the landlord for tens of thousands or even extort you to pay them to move out.

Starting with the Buy & Hold strategy is a solid.

With the high housing market in the past few years, house-hacking and living "rent free" is very tough almost everywhere in the country, especially if you are planning on putting <20% down (higher mortgage payments + PMI).

The best of both worlds is the wet spot and a hill nearby.