Without factoring in tax benefits and principal pay down, you're $1800 ahead of the game by house hacking.

I'm pretty new to the game and would love to get some advice from more experienced investors here!

If you choose an online program, ask how much access you have to the coach.

If there are barriers that limit similar supply and you figure out how to get the housing units online, even better. 

Plus, they handle online rent collection (a necessity if you don't have a property manager!)

Microsoft Excel, and most budget or free online bookkeeping isn't going to cut it in this situation.For the rental properties you own directly, I often tell clients and prospects that a P&L in Microsoft Excel is just fine and a balance sheet is not necessary for tax purposes. 

@Kainoa Oneha Education is 100% back, whether in person or online.  

@David ShirtsIn my experience, seller financing can be a game-changer, especially for properties with clear titles or when traditional loans aren't an option.

The Pacific Northwest is competitive, so leveraging those connections can be a game-changer.Second, when analyzing deals, ensure you’re building a framework to assess not just the property’s performance today but its future potential.

Thank you  My recommendation is to sign up at paperstac, debexpert and some of the online sites that sell loans as well as join some fb groups on note investing as people push loans through there as well.