In any case a better deal I’m not sure it will mean That Dallas will see any rates in the 7 to 8 range in the next 2 to 3 years.I can still potentially hold the property for 7 to 8 years, I have planned multiple exit strategies.

You need to sell it by the time the loan is due.Part of your exit strategy if you can't sell it would be to refinance and rent out the property.

My goal with this approach is to use lower living expenses to improve my day job cash flow and begin house hacking where market values are low enough for me to "start small".In the spirit of collaboration, I'd love to take this chance to share the latest draft of my emerging investment strategy for feedback.My "Why" and CF Goal:I love not working for someone else, and I'd love to travel without someone counting my days out of office.

Bear in mind, these are usually short-term loans and you will need to sell or refinance with a traditional lender once the repairs are complete, depending on your strategy.

What might be some strategies that I could do to possibly take things into my own hands and get these units rented with quality tenants?

It may be a long shot, as it seems these “alternative strategies” are the hardest to network around.  

That being said, you should always have multiple "exit" strategies, so it's wise to run the numbers for both options. 

Find the right strategy for it.

@George DempsterThat all depends on your strategy.

You'll have to try other strategies to land off-market deals.