They'll know the answer much better than the peanut gallery here. 

Would I be better off waiting till they come around again? 

Was looking for some better ideas for tax planning, and saw this one, but then wondering now how much money I need bring to table.I also have another house I could sell, and maybe 1031 exchange with like 300k equity in it, so not sure if that would help.

If it's himself it may be worth it, but if you're getting his team then I think you would do better with the other options.

Oh, also, I think paying for all of the utilities and building that into the cost is better as well. 

The earlier you start in your RE journey, the better off you will be in the future.

Makes me a feel a little better about the situation as it’s my first house hack. 

Thanks Bill, I actually got a better rate on insurance , and rents will go up slightly.

But I like idea that Detroit, gaining it's momentum of renaissance and appreciation could be better there, but maybe I idolize it.Columbus seems lucrative with tech companies investing there, but a bit fishy, because so many flippers already there, so many people realtors/flippers tryin to sell their flipped houses. 

(It’s really better than that because you have to pay taxes before paying rent with what’s left.)$80k should let you buy a $320k rental or a $400k primary with no PMI or an $800k primary with PMI.