What to do in the Twin Cities?

[Seth Falcon]

Hello Everyone! I'm just starting out trying to make a move into the real estate investing world. I currently rent so I'm thinking house hacking is the way to go. I have a realtor and have her on the hunt for any deals on the market. I'm just wondering if anyone has actually employed some of the tactics Brandon talks about with off market finds (cold calling or mailing), how you went about it, and how they turned out?

Also, is house hacking the way to go or am I missing another strategy that may be good for a newbie?

Any advice is much appreciated!