Well as long as you make the big $$$.... that's what it's all about....Might it be a better idea to get into STRs out of state.....?

Thing is, any of these markets should work for you so long as you do the right due diligence BEFORE you buy.Good luck out there!

That all sounds great so long as you're comfortable with all the new added risk and have enough of a safety net.

There are a few home warranty companies that cover roofs as long as your are an owner occupant, which you are. 

Does that mean as long as the complex I chose to house hack have enough cash flow, I can be qualified for a mortgage without a cosigner?

It can be a costly marketing channel, but the leads are inbound and over time will be flowing in on a consistent basis, as long as you maintain marketing momentum by staying in front of sellers. 

As long as the contract is not challenged in court, you may be fine.

In any case, as long as you get title insurance, without any exceptions fir these, you wlshould be fine. 

Me personally, as long as I'm not over leveraged, I'm a huge fan of OPM(other people's money).

@Brad Cashflow, Any type of investment real estate can be exchanged for any other type of real estate as long as you intend to use it for investment.