getting started

[Kenny Sibrian]

Hi my name is Kenny and I'm in eugene, oregion. This is my first post. I have a few questions  that I haven't been able to get any clear answers. 

1. with repairs, when looking at an investment property, how have you learned to know what needs to be repaired or do you have an inspector go to every property your interested in and give a rough quote without charging? 

2. if attempting to house hack how would you calculate if it is going to generate income while living there and when renting both sides?

3. how would i pick my team if im not sure where to start out? 

My main goal is to be financial free and flexible if needed. i want to start with a duplex  ( maybe a triplex) and live in one side then later down the road purchase  another property with the intention of buy and hold. any information on this will be great. thanks in advance