Quickly I realized that if I were to take the passive approach my goals of quitting my W-2 would be extremely delayed (also I would be putting my life savings into another person’s hands).

Have you thought about that approach? 

It’s inspiring to hear how creative finance has changed the way you approach deals.

We’re upfront with sellers, letting them know we have no intention of buying the house ourselves but instead plan to wholesale it.This approach of honesty is so remarkably effective that we often don’t mention wholesaling until we've made the decision to wholesale rather than buy the property and flip it.What many wholesalers don’t realize is that by embracing honesty and transparency, success becomes exponentially easier and faster than by resorting to deception.With transparency, there’s no need to hide or pretend.

As far as financing, I have considered  1) an FHA loan with a cosigner, and 2) going off market and approaching many owners about potentially seller financing.Any and all feedback, advice, and info on potential pitfalls would be appreciated!

Here’s a potential approach to balance both goals:1.

It's a flexible approach, suitable for both single-family homes and multi-unit properties, and can be tailored to fit your lifestyle and financial goals.It's important to research local housing laws and market conditions to ensure a successful house hacking venture.

As Thanksgiving approaches, I'm very thankful to I have a W2 job with substantial raises - it could be a lot worse. 

You approach me and tell me what you want.

I wonder what are your guys' approach when it comes to trees?