I live 2.5 hours from there and initally I started out completely on my own, with a local housekeeper that I found from Angie's List. 

I live very minimally at home currently, still with my parents, so I would only be spending about $350 a month total, including the loan (assuming I can get it for the time period I calculated, which is 3 years), so I would still be able to put aside about $11,000 for school, a car, and the downpayment for my first deal. 

When I was six, my family of six lived in a 600ft trailer with two bedrooms and one bath.

(i.e. they may have back rent discharged by the court, but they are still living under your roof.)Aren't there other applicants whom are qualified that will rent your property? 

Keep it lively down in AZ Chad!

For example, investing on the south shore may offer affordable property prices, but it may also come with high crime rates and a less stable environment.

Cash flow is required to live well.

I'm selling my apartment furniture in Tucson, AZ from my airbnb for a 2 bedroom / 2 bath, this includes a full living room, bar stools for the kitchen, a fully stocked kitchen, and laundry room.

I would recommend starting with a live in flip first by buying your primary residence with a lower down payment.

If you’re renovating a house-hack, live in it next time and stay there 2 years.