I'm looking to invest in rentals (long and short) and flips.

I'm also wondering what type of properties people have been successful with (single family home, small condo projects, or large complexes).

Is it possible to do this strategy if the “all cash” portion is a short-term loan from one of these “cash offer loan lenders” (e.g.

We put together a Joint Venture, you be the boots on the ground, I be the brains and teach you how to do these and we split the difference if successful.

Congrats on your success, that's absolutely amazing and extremely unique, especially spending college nights working on your properties!

This property is intended for long- term hold, providing stability and growth potential.

Lenders will typically only give credit per the terms of the agreement and any realized appreciation while renting will not be considered down payment (although will still benefit the renter/buyer greatly) 

Over time, the benefits of house hacking, including potential rent increases and the ability to live affordably while building equity, can far outweigh the initial concern over under-market rents.Keep your focus on the long-term gains, and you'll likely find that house hacking is one of the smartest financial moves you can make.

By "better", I mean in terms of (1) return (2) licensing restrictions, and (3) state law. 

I rent on my terms and my conditions, period.