So you want to be a landlord/investor focused agent huh?

Depends on the focus of the reia.

I would focus on credit, consider some alternative options to "free your Benjamins" out of your home, or even consider doing a partial sale of your home to give you capital to get back at it!

As the market evolves we've intensified our commitment to helping investors focus only on listings that are eligible for vacation rental usages and either; have exceptional existing production or high potential for rental performance.

Should I focus on fixing it up and renting it out?

Make it part of your business model and focus on scaling vs managing.

The best way to connect and learn is to be in rooms where it's going down.In terms of captial your best bet is to focus on a primary income that cash flow sufficiently, saving as much as you can and doing something real estate related so you can get familiar with the industry.

And you can definitely pay off your home faster if you focus on running all of your expenses through it and watch your expenses. 

@Madison SloanTo start house hacking, focus on saving for your down payment, researching target markets like Salt Lake City or North Idaho, and building a strong team of professionals, including an agent and lender.

For my own portfolio I'm focusing on commercial deals and coaching fellow RE investors.