We have done this and had success with this Excellent point.

Team cohesion is everything and honestly making sure you are an excellent communicator and the people you partner with are as well.

You could use the projects feature in Quickbooks or you could use excel.

Excellent detail, thank you Jack! 

It comes down to what fits your needs—if you want flexibility, go for the HELOC.

While it is important to take the seller into consideration, you need to make sure it fits within your parameters first. 

This makes houses an excellent hedge against inflation because houses generally hold their value over time, can cash flow, and often provide tax advantages.

I’m especially interested in house hacking as my first investment since it seems ideal for building cash flow, reducing expenses and gaining experience without heavy initial capital.Questions & Market Focus:I'm still learning, but I’m starting to research these four markets to understand which may be the best fit for house hacking.

As for an area that fits that criteria, I would point to tennessee. 

Ideally, this would be someone with a strong reputation and a proven track record in full-scale renovations, along with in-depth knowledge of the Pittsburgh market.If you have any recommendations or advice on contractors who fit this description, I’d love to hear from you!