Why do we still build homes with sticks?  

House hacking is one of my favorite investment and wealth building strategies.

If you're looking for cash flow (like the 1% rule) and amazing appreciation potential, I do recommend a market like Columbus Ohio. 

And right now, I am going to tear it down in 2025 and build a new house as my primary home.

Do you have any referrals to build a solid network on the ground?   

Check out the federal rules as there is currently a ban in place for most foreigners to buy in Canada. 

In addition tenants can choose to have their payments reported to a credit bureau to build their credit.

Brokers are providing a professional service and facilitating transactions.They give you guidelines on how to and how to not do a transaction and if you follow those rules you've transacted within the law.

The time has come for me to start investing in real estate and before doing so i'm looking to build a strong and dedicated team of partners: agents, lenders, contractors and property managers mainly in the Cleveland area (but also open to markets within a 2-3 hr drive away) that already possess an excellent track record in their line of work and that value long term collaboration.

California's probate rules can be drastic in the event of death that having a proper estate plan in place can help in any number of situations, including if just traveling or incapacitated.These are all things you will want to discuss with your attorney and CPA.