But if your goal is to leave your day job soon, multi family will offer more cash flow typically.

They are always super quick to respond to any questions and very helpful in general, making sure you have everything you need to make your job easier.

With time management, sourcing materials and learning how to complete task on your own.

They absolutely hate that part of the job. 

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: No need to be paying an upfront fee to a lender.As a lender it is our job to perform or we do not get paid. 

, I recall posters mentioning & it lowered risk. not a model I do in my day job.. just recall TEXAS investors commenting that LO is either not legal or highly restrictive in Texas.

I would focus on getting a solid job/career then going into a house hack. 

Don’t buy more than your job can support. 

If you are not familiar with Scott, Scott was the Executive Director of the Opportunity and Revitalization Council, which was tasked in part to support and advance Opportunity Zone tax credits during the first Trump Administration.

If that's the case, check out some of the economic data about what cities have strong job and population growth.