As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market. 

Was able to gain some leverage prior to negotiating which resulting in a great outcome What was the outcome?

In southern CA, even garage conversion ADU additions are typically costing more than the value added.  

I know DSCR lenders typically don't touch them.

Older homes will typically have systems that are out of date - even if only partially. 

If I can gain some sweat equity it might help my portfolio take off a little better but we’ll see.I would love to do a house hacking deal.

My name is William Taylor, I am extremely excited to be a Pro Member in the BiggerPockets community and ready to gain immense knowledge from all of the contributors.

Typically, we conduct background checks on only the individuals who are responsible for the lease (primary resident) and/or cosigners.

"-  Section 8 rentals typically follow a purchase and rehab project. 

Your sibling can use a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of the rental properties by reinvesting the proceeds into like-kind investment properties.