The building will be 4 stories tall about 12k square and will require an elevator.

It's easy to obtain, costs very little, and doesn't require extra, on-going effort to maintain.

I have a requirement of 25.  

Building positive relationships with tenants can increase their retention and reduce turnover, promoting consistent rental income.Consider FHA loans with lower down payment requirements if you're starting with limited capital.

@Taylor DavilaGiven your situation as a professional athlete with uncertain future locations, a traditional house hacking strategy might indeed be challenging due to the requirement of making the property your primary residence for a certain period.Considering your liquidity and interest in getting started, a fix and flip could be a viable option.

The cable companies require you to pay extra for something that you probably don't even want, given that they provide no value and are also another clunky device requiring wiring, space etc.

Most lenders require this.5.

This typically requires 125% of the mortgage debts in available assets. 

The condo is in pretty rough shape and would require about 60-70k in renovation costs to make this rentable/desirable. 

The underwriter for a HML company has a list of required due diligence that needs to be collected before a loan can even be submitted to the asset management company or hedge fund they partner with for approval – meaning it could take a few weeks to close if you can get your broker the required docs (it’s usually referred to as the conditional approval process).