Going from specific to vague and vice versa. 

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I have settled on the house hacking strategy, but regardless of the investment strategy, should I get pre-approved first and then find an agent, or vice versa?

You hired the PM to Captain the ship, you, the investor, must surrender the helm and let them do what they do best.  

I had some good luck renting my properties in San Diego and Virginia Beach so I am looking to continue the trend but now with skill vice luck. 

From where I'm sitting, reading some of these replies, you would think I insulted these peoples' moms and kicked their dogs...or vice versa. 

Although the interest rate will be higher (maybe 8-9%), there will only be 300 or so in fees vice the 10K you're likely looking on a cashout refinance.

Recording all the information in the world on short term rentals isn’t going to help you if you get into long term rentals and vice versa.

Financing - Should we secure financing before identifying a property or vice-versa?

The higher the PPP the better the rate and vice versa.I might be giving away a huge tip for other lenders, but this is my thought process when I purchase investment properties: I focus on cash flow, but only buy properties in areas that will appreciate (secondary goal for me).