.#4, I definitely need to find time to meet the investors in the area..From what I've seen, lower range homes have higher cash flow, which is what I'm after.

30 years would give you a lower P&I payment and better Cash Flow.

So regardless my current living expenses will be much lower than any house hack I think that I will find here but the point for me to house hack is to begin real estate investing.

Prices lower and rents good. 

So it can be a great way to get into an A or B building/neighborhood at a lower cost.

If you can't get a professional looking job, it will look like the tenants (novices) painted it, and will lower the desirability of the unit for the next occupants.Keep with neutral, off-white colors, keep it simple--it will broaden the appeal to the greatest number of potential renters.

If you are north of the Watterson the property values are a little lower and the rent a little lower.

This one we wanted to put in my name as a second home so we don't have to put 20% down and have a lower interest rate.

Lower income does tend to mean more people; although 750 per door seems like a lot.

too much money chasing to few deals which leads to over paying.also sellers know this so they keep reserves up.. key is to follow them many times they don't sell and come back on at lower prices you have to work to get deals on that site..