However, buying a home for personal use can provide stability and a place to call your own.

As long as you have pictures of condition of home before which clearly show a different state upon move out you will be fine. 

I live at home with my parents currently and am trying to save money for a down payment. 

I have been looking at buying vacant land that my family and I could use as an outdoor/ rural getaway with the goal of building on that land in 5 years and make it a seasonal residence (vacation home).

Can be utilized to reach a higher Loan-to-value (LTV) by pledging against an additional free and clear home or property. - Portfolio and private loan options.

With a major home remodel and addition under my belt and a strong interest in environmentally responsible home building, I am gearing up to begin an investing journey.

I think I have figured out why we do not qualify for the STR loophole and why my accountant keeps saying we would not get any money back if we front-end depreciated the home: I have a property management company in place. 

How exactly do I find out if the home I'm interested In is in a growing area?

This is a larger 2500sqft home so that makes a lot of sense.I'm sure the age of the home is a factor in the replacement value as well. 

House hacking helps you grow wealth and cut down on your home loan costs by letting others live in your place.