I've house hacked twice starting at 22, and here's what I learn and what I regret: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/922/topics/1133476-hous...Hope this helps! 

Keep learning, stay focused, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions or need further guidance.Good luck on your real estate investing journey If you have any more questions or need specific advice, feel free to ask.

You have come to a great place to learn how to build wealth and income with real estate.

However, if you’re not ready to jump in yet, you could spend the next couple of years building your savings and learning more about real estate to feel more confident when the time comes.

Learn the eviction procedure for your area, perhaps contact a lawyer in the field to help you with this one, and get the fraudster you're currently housing out on the sidewalk to sleep in a cardboard box where they belong.You're going to lose plenty of money here, but this will never happen to you again, and you can minimize your losses if you move as quickly as possible.

You're facing a common investor challenge: learning from experience (and sometimes mistakes).

The best advice I can give you for seeking counsel in online forums is learn how to ask specific questions and provide as much detail as you can. 

I would not waste my time with what was being smoked or how I learned of the violation.

I'm truly passionate about wholesaling real estate.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

@Colin Ford recommend getting experience with your RI duplex before going OOS.You should DIY manage the unit next door, so you LEARN about property management, the goog, the bad and the ugly.Then you'll be so much better prepared to invest OOS!