I had desisted of the idea of house hacking due to the fact that most small multifamily properties are  the most desirable areas(based on my experience).

Many firms who will lose close to 100% of capital raised will get 8-figure acquisition fees. 

And I will ALWAYS try and temper folks' desire to run a Section 8 focused strategy.

I am in the camp that anyone can be found rather easily but it's a choice of your comfort level and what your desired outcome is.  

Identifying those opportunities can lead to solid investments.Demand for Affordable Housing: The points you made about the demand for older, well-maintained properties in desirable locations are crucial.

Here are five important things to consider when making your decision:Certifications & Licenses: Hire a firm with AMO accreditation and CPM professionals to ensure best practices and ethical management.Local Experience: National firms aren’t always better.

Yes, it was the penalty I paid for not being firm and not knowing what do to...it seems like alteration request being used as way to get more refund is not new issue, and until Airbnb fixes this hosts have to be aware and plan for the course of action and stick with it.

In contrast, hard money lending usually comes from specialized lending firms or investors and focuses on the property's value rather than the borrower's creditworthiness, often featuring higher interest rates and shorter loan terms.

Less desirable and by no means luxurious but not dangerous, no intensive management needed, properties unlikely to appreciate much over time but very attractive from a cash flow perspective.

The best way to start is by connecting with investor focused agents in your desired markets.