I need something simple that I could utilize today.Thanks you will not be able to get something today. in order to pull credit typically you must have a background check done on you and the company will also come visit your office and confirm you have specific security policies and procedures in place. 

The premise of the time value of money struck me: "Money in hand today has earning potential, and we can turn money today into more money tomorrow by investing it."

Most spend too much of their time and resources on the set up and completely ignore the day to day responsibilities and/or cut corners and costs where greater attention and resources should be spent.  

That's not easy to reproduce in today's market, so Kudos to you both!

Once you become the homeowner, we transition into a property management role and handle the day-to-day operations of the rental.

X a month sounds a lot better and is actually doable for a lot of people vs a big pile of cash today if you need a full cash sale. 

Creative financing is imperative in todays market.

It's easy to get bogged down by too much software in today's world. 

You’re making a smart move, and that kind of foresight will pay dividends over time.Now, let’s dive into your question: Is house hacking still a good option in today’s market?

Ask yourself if your actions today are getting you any closer to short/mid/long-term goals.