However, with that being said, generally speaking if you're still in the early stages of your investing career and working on acquiring your first investment property and expanding your rental portfolio, you will be much better off going with 30 year mortgages. 

All the house hacking, I read about it, so know the topic but at this stage of my life it is not an option.

Staging?

Staging?

I consider this common knowledge within the industry among professionals at this (very late) stage in the game.

Time management will definitely play a pivotal role in the beginning stages in terms of understanding the market now, where it's going, and how to market myself and the products.

I would start with the BP bookstore, There are some great reads on the page across all areas of REI.Personally Rich Dad Poor Dad is my favorite, setting the stage for any investor to get in the right mindset.

You're in the early stages so I'd continue to research both options and connect with folks who have successfully done what you're looking to do. 

Cool, not yet and if they did I probably would not be here today as that would be in the multi millions at this stage. 

Usually who are in the early stages are more focused on the cash flow but it all depends on the deal at the end of the day.