My initial plan was to do a house hack in whatever market I find appealing.

Or if they want a high-interest rate, and your numbers will not work at that interest rate, or if they really want a crazy high price where it will be difficult to cash flow and refinance in the future.

I did see this https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1199508-cash... and thought I would check it out. 

My advice would be to do a cash out refinance and pull some cash out now that rates are dropping back to normal. 

You'll find a ton of resources here.

I know I can look at an amortization schedule, but I am guessing there has to be a simpler way to quickly estimate the numbers - can't find a decent online calculator for thisAppreciate any help - thanks!

I can throw a dart at Ohio and find cities with properties that make sense.

is that cash flow? 

This is likely to be an area I would like to stay in long term and build a portfolio.I did the @Dave Meyer live pro workshop to find a market and have the following insight.

Purchase price: $215,000 Cash invested: $100,000 6 apartment building with 2/1 brick.