If you wanted another option and do not need the quick cash you can always build the unit rent it for a year and then sell the property.

It's great to hear that you're interested in providing housing for fellow travel nurses - it sounds like a fantastic niche market.As you're getting started with acquiring rental properties, here are some steps you can take:To start real estate investing, educate yourself on various strategies, including analyzing deals, financing options, property management, and local market trends.

Hey Gladys,Jumping into real estate investing is an exciting step, and it's awesome you're weighing your options carefully.

Any alternatives to this?

One of the biggest pros of house hacking duplexes and fourplexes is the access to favorable financing options.

I am exploring my financing options and trying to figure out what would be the best strategy?

This is the option I really want to do, but my wife isn’t exactly on the same page as I am.

Because of its location there are a lot of short term rentals which results in fewer options for long term rentals and higher rents if you can find one. 

@Lisa JordanSBA could be an option especially since you want to keep the equity injection low.  

I suppose house hacking isn't an option for you at this time?