For house hacking, are you referring for a one unit with many rooms and renting by room or duplex style? 

@Auria Styles I think that doing a 1031 exchange in to a larger property is a good way to go.

Innovation changes things.

I am not super familiar with hard money loans, I always thought those where balloon style loans.

The complex is very tight quarters with the 1 bedrooms only being 600sqft it is almost like a motel style on the exterior, which also makes me nervous what type of tenant I will get.

What is your communication style and timeline 7.

I have a decent idea about what I'm looking for from a price, style, and location standpoint, but still feel somewhat overwhelmed by needing to find an agent, getting pre-approved for lending, the competitive market, and the thought of buying a place I have not yet seen.Anyone have advice?

Single building in a complex of 78 other properties, which surround a huge grotto style pool and Tiki Bar and Grill.

However, this seems like it would make it difficult to qualify for a DSCR-style loan since my ratio would be below 1.0.

The most common portfolio style loan in Texas is a 20 year adjustable rate loan.