My area for example has to have certain signage and an emergency shut off button located directly by the hot tub. 

Removing them would make the housing crisis worse, not better.At the end of the day, immigrants—documented or not—are a crucial part of our economy, not a drain on it.

Quote from @Jeffrey Farkas: Seeking to connect with brokers and investors in the Central Ohio area for 30+ unit multi family properties.Looking forward to meeting.Jeff 

Even if you are a US Citizen and live abroad you may run into issues as you are not currently living/working in the US. 

@Rosmery ThenGood morning, let me know if you still have questions about the process or contractors that could help you in this area.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

I would have a plumber do the gas if you have that in your area. 

Sounds like your agent wasn't experienced enough in the area.

I'm having a horrid experience with them in Denver area.

My plan for this year is improve my credit, get my real estate license (to increase my income on top of my W-2), possibly career transition into the property management space (to learn more), and save as much as possible and learn as much as I can.I’d love to house hack close to home but my area is so expensive it seems like it’d be close to impossible.