@Nick Thomas I’m not trying be negative but to me doesn’t sound like a “deal” if that’s what your aiming for.

I think this competition is good, and we will aim to differentiate ourselves in several different ways.The area we're seeking to build in is closer to Atlanta, GA there's an abundance of more traditional cabins with great occupancy rates.

Supplemental loans, available with agency debt under the right conditions.2.

I was aiming for a single family home or multi family that would need some rehab work but also something I could move into almost immediately.

It’s not paralysis you just aren’t ready and don’t get hung up on numbers just make sure your gross rent exceeds all your expenses by whatever cash flow you want.Banks typically won’t finance under 50k loans either - so like I said aim a little bigger.

What amount should I aim to pay down my loan to so this does not affect my credit application process to getting new funding?

Whoever was in charge of the screws had terrible aim!

To supplement the house hacking route, you can always wholesale, bird dog, JV etc. to get started.

If you are going to aim more toward students, you can see what kind of schools are in the area that they would be interested in attending and places for them to work while they go to school. 

Is this going to be a full-time gig, or a part-time supplement while you go to school and/or start a career in something else?