I have a brand new house with a year of builder warranty, and so full property management might be overkill at this point.

I recommend you print, study, and highlight the HUD guide: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PA/documents/HUDAsstAnimalN...You should also check with a local HUD office to see if they have any additional guidance they can provide you.Keep in mind, not everyone is subject to Fair Housing requirements and you may be exempt from allowing the ESA! 

Is it a bad idea to continue thinking about a home purchase if I want to quit my job in the next 3-6 months?

It's not investment, and it's certainly riskier, but it's not some absurd concept.Leasing an item to use in business is pretty standard.I don't see why leasing an apartment or house to use as a short term rental is any crazier than renting a crane and using it in construction.

My Father has been renting us a house in OBX every summer since I was a kid and were both pretty affluent now and I'm floating the idea of us going in together on an Oceanfront somewhere in OBX that we can use a few weeks a year and have it pay for itself via rentals the rest of the year. 

I attempt to open the article and it continuously ask me to sign in.

So this is my first application that has had a eviction on their record, its a couple that are applying together for a house. 

You've probably heard of big Landlords losing property, but only because they were flagrantly violating Fair Housing, running a slum, or otherwise violating the law in an egregious manner.

It might sound stupid, but I'm beginner here.What exactly is house hacking?

You find out up front if they have any cash or not, vs burning 30-45 days to find it appraises at your listing price, and they don't have the cash to close.Get a VA checklist from one of your trusted lenders and make sure everything in the house meets the checklist.