If you are able to manage it yourself, I think you will get a lot of very helpful education in real estate by spending a least a year or two doing that.You'll be able to work with property managers a lot better if you've done the work yourself for a bit, and it also helps to get familiar with the various laws and regulations you have to comply with as the owner, even if you do have a property manager in place (e.g., the new RI rental registry and associated lead paint inspections/certificates).It's up to you whether you're able to do it, but I think you'll get a lot out of the experience if you can try it for a year or two.

In Texas we can go inactive, so no Broker, no selling, no MLS access,  but you still have to keep up your education CE hours and such. 

They typically provide education and also have classes/courses to take.

Short term is always tough but not impossible at all especially with the high level of education and good hospitals in MA.

They take a lot of nurturing, educating and patience.

im looking to get into a house hack in either there or venice, or even palmetto, still just looking but would like to be educated when i do decide to make the move, any tips are appreciated, also if you need any help let me know!

My education background is in computer science, mathematics and some corporate finance, as well as have some internship experience in the quantitative finance space.

Just to give you an education on the market -  the price of a good investment home in Phoenix is around $400K. 

Educate yourself with resources like The House Hacking Strategy and practice analyzing deals using tools like BiggerPockets calculators.

Real feedback of struggles or topics people want to dive in further helps us create the content that truly inspires and educates our community.Mine is definitely finding the right deal that fits my buy box lately.