A measly 2 years in and some I’m already seeing huge swings in net worth and everything because of the small act of saving I started 2 years ago.  

With a good agent on your side, you're well on your way.I stress the importance of teeing yourself up for success prior to swinging, because if done right, house hacking can be one of the best ways to launch yourself towards financial freedom. 

Granted that market see much much less appreciation/depreciation swings but that is also a positive as I am buying for cash flow only. 

I'll look at deals and if one comes along that I like, I'll take a swing.

I would market the cabin as a cabin for families since we are gearing it towards entertaining our 4 year old with a swing set, toys, video games, etc.

low number for HML, and an offer near or at asking with seller financing.Or swing for a FHA loan on the house your occupying and HML or seller financing for the other? 

I am tempted to buy condo's, but only near strip like in golf course behind Wynn, with address of Oakmount or Montery, but really high HOA like over $350.

Bottom line, be sure when you analyze the properties in Auburn you are not just considering cash flow, but also the resale value (assuming depreciation) after your holding period, and expect high maintenance/ CapEx expenses to include covering the costs of heat for the tenants (as many can't afford $100+ swings in monthly expenses, so you are better off paying for it yourself and keeping the rent coming in). 

Meanwhile, Meritage Homes is moving along with their plan to develop an 800 home development on the old Pine Crest Golf Club in northwest Houston, which is entirely in a 100-year flood zone.Council was supposed to approve the creation of a MUD for the new development this week.

Also you have to realize that at the higher price, appraisals can swing WILDLY.on a 90k house, if it appraises 5% over or under, thats like 5 grand.