However, I also realize that it is, in today's world, easier than it ever has been to manage a property from afar via the internet, so I am not yet willing to take purchasing a multifamily home to "house hack" off of the table for my ~1-year stay in Baltimore.

However, I also realize that it is, in today's world, easier than it ever has been to manage a property from afar via the internet, so I am not yet willing to take purchasing a multifamily home to "house hack" off of the table for my ~1-year stay in Baltimore.

Agreed its truly sad that the wholesale guru's pitch this stuff like this or its all over the internet.. one thing to keep in mind is real estate has cycles and it has locations that make things possible when your in a deep trough of a cycle or in a area were there is limited demand from anyone expect investors ..   

The Casinos that were on floating barges, now, had the beach front land enough to buy and build again in Biloxi and Gulfport. 

Amazon selecting Las Vegas for this type of infrastructure will bring others to Las Vegas as well.The hospitality industry is still expanding:Virgin Hotels is opening a new hotel/casino on March 25, 2021)The First Atari Hotel Looks Like a Gamer's Fantasy — and It’s Opening in Las Vegas The Boring Company plans to expand the existing underground transit system in Las Vegas.Resorts World, a $7B hotel/casino is opening summer 2021.

We also have a Roku with all the normal streaming apps and gig speed internet. 

There's also a lot of hostility and dismissive attitudes about it; just like there was about the internet when it was first invented. 

Also check the HOA fees and what is included with them, i.e. water, basic cable, Internet etc.  review their financials as well to be sure the community is well run and putting aside reserves for capital improvements like roofs and paving.

She receives disability and her husband works at a large casino.  

Using the conservative $700 per room number x 5 bedrooms =$3,500 per month with a $1,700 mortgage payment (20% down payment on a 400k house).Total Rents = $3,500- Mortgage PMT = $1,700Net Cash Flow = $1,800- Avg Utilities w/internet = $450Net Cash Flow After Utilities = $1,350- Maint/Vac/Cap Ex Reserves (10%) = $350Net Cash Flow Per Month After Reserves = $1,000 per month.