I hope this helps!

Similar with a SFH: I can at least get in the market with a 5% conventional loan not expecting cash flow but hoping appreciation will help me out in the next 2+ years and I will at least be able to put up the remainder of the expenses since I do live with my parents.I am young so I could be overthinking, but my end goal is to have a portfolio where I can cash flow enough within the next 5-15 years to let go of my job (5k clean a month).

Someone said ZILLOW is not recommended (not sure why)Help much appreciated.

Being able to put 20% or more down will help as you won't need mortgage insurance on top of this.

Hi, i would love to find out more about house hacking, if someone is working in it and can help i would appreciate it so much !!!!

Similar with a SFH: I can at least get in the market with a 5% conventional loan not expecting cash flow but hoping appreciation will help me out in the next 2+ years and I will at least be able to put up the remainder of the expenses since I do live with my parents.

The why will help you adjust course so that you can learn what you need to do to qualify - either for a different property, or in the future. 

How would you use real estate to help pay off student debt?

Yes, injecting a lot of out-of-state/foreign capital is great and certainly will help boost the economy.

Perhaps, you have a recommendation on a local (Houston) real estate agent that can help me locate tenants/roommate?