One suggestion if you don't mind.

If you used the system to pay off your house it teaches you nothing but how to not spend your money with the goal in mind to pay off your house!!!!! 

The court of public opinion can be much more effective.Good luck.Eviction moratorium with small landlords isnt fair  https://time.com/5846383/coronavirus-small-landlords how devistating the eviction moratorium is on small landlords and how theres very little help for small biz landlordYou can organize join your landlord or apartment association locally to prevent this and also network with like minded people.

Keep in mind if you are house-hacking, you will only be able to write off a percentage of the bills.

Hey everyone,I’m diving into multi-family real estate in Los Angeles and California and looking to connect with like-minded people as I build my portfolio.

My wife has never had a specific place in mind, so got to do my choice. 

Keep in mind, you are NOT in charge!  

Exploring FHA loans makes sense for a low down payment, but keep in mind the competitive market may require some flexibility.

I utilize a PO Box as well.It wouldn't be hard for our tenants to find out where we live (tax assessor's online tool) ~ But for $50/yearly ... it gives me a bit more piece of mind :)

Financing can also vary depending on whether it’s 2-4 units or 5+ units so keep that in mind as well.Having a strong team and lender familiar with multifamily deals is crucial.