As a first-time home buyer I want to househack to get my feet wet and set myself up for success.

Realistically I just need help finding my first flip to get my feet wet and get some capital built up.

There is so much urine that there are wet stains going up the wall so I know for a fact I will have to get that portion of the drywall replaced.

A smaller market of potential buyers should you want to sellA market of only investors, usually looking for a deal, should you want to sellCompetition with corporate MFH ownersApples to apples, generally lower quality tenants in apartments than housesHigher opening costs to get "in the game"I think SFH is a good way to get your beak wet.

Best of all, BPers are better informed, more educated and simply better people than touchy-feely, HDTV-watching wet noodles.  

RE is a ocean with lots to learn and so I'm thinking of going with some reputed Turnkey company for my first rental just to get my feet wet soon (in a year or so) and save the hassle of searching/analyzing deals which I am yet to learn how to - but first, I want to set a clear goal on number of units/properties that I should target to buy and time period in years, put the goal in my room and see it everyday.

For a $150K plus property, luxury vinyl plank (wet and dry areas) and ceramic tile if you want a mixed look. 

Downsides - very little appreciation growth, rents are unlikely to increaseFANTASTIC town to get your feet wet.

BUT they often leave underclothing or wet showers, food, or other items that tell you someone moved in for the evening.  

This seems like a great way for me to get my feet wet without diving all in at first.