Are you planning on hopping between regionals? Or do you just care about flying a 175? That is NOT a troll question - it is an honest question. I used to think that SJS was just a myth - but I have talked with many former students and flight instructors and they say they just want to go to a carrier that flies 175s - regardless of work rules and pay. I know a 3rd year FO, girlfriend out of college and he STILL lives in his parents basement but doesnt care "The 175 is a sweet airplanes." Again - not a troll question, a legitimate one. If you answered yes to wanting to fly a 175 ask yourself "Why do I care about which airplane I fly?"

So you say you dont want to go through ground training 5 times - first of all, you are going to go through ground training MANY times in your career - what is a few extra? What makes you think you will HAVE to go through 5 times? If you get hired at a non-175 carrier now who eventually will get 175s (current paradigm shift), you will get trained on your initial equipment then possibly the 175. Thats twice. Not 5 times.

I am happy to see not commuting is a primary issue for you, as well it should be. I question the importance of avoiding ground school as the same as not commuting.