They can be easily self managed from anywhere in the world with just a smart phone.

Smart move to take advantage of a free education!

And if they're smart they are always looking to keep their pipeline full even if it's a couple years out. 

Be smart, but make it happen.Deal DetalsAsking: 300KBought for: 300K plus 9K sellers assistClosing costs: 12875 - 9K (assist) =3875 out of pocketDown payment: 15,000 (5%)Loan: 3.75% Lender Paid MIPITI: 1375HOA: 226Rent: 800/room (1600 gross for house hack, 2400 after I move)Utilities: Split evenly for house hack

Real Estate Riches - Dolf De Roos(Part of the R Dad, P Dad book series), its a easy and smooth read, but really lays out how smart longterm ownership is.I enjoyed it and will go back to reference several sections of the book since I finished it last year.

Smart move trying to buy it at auction.

When calculating debt service it is always smart to lean towards the cautious side and go 25-50 bps higher than today's rate.

AirBnB’s smart pricing is notoriously below market because AirBnB wants you rented out like a hotel every night.

Does this mean keeping the home as an investment is not smart. 

You Can sign a lease, contingent on you becoming the owner....whether that is smart or not, is a different question.