To learn how to solve a relatable problem. 

No lender is going to do that and PennyMac definitely isn't going to do it.

Feel free to PM me. 

For quick math I have a range of each between: 700/yr to 3% of gross income

Reach out to fellow investors in your area to see who they've worked with.

There's no step by step guide but there are key things : Learn: RE strategies, what interests you, what do people in your area need.Connect: find a mentor, accountability group and be around those doing what you want to do.Help: solve problems- do people need dealflow, property mgmt, construction expertise, etc. 

im looking to get into a house hack in either there or venice, or even palmetto, still just looking but would like to be educated when i do decide to make the move, any tips are appreciated, also if you need any help let me know!

Theres a calcuation to make there to see how that. impacts your net return.2.

Conceptually you want to take an approach that minimizes your need to be on site - and for that reason I would advise against BRRRR.

I do not see a path to refinancing and see the better option is to sell the property.