•Any tips for maximizing house hacking opportunities in this area?

waiit so how are they scammers, they locking it up legally I didn't say they were scammers, I said some people look at them that way.

Any tips or things I should be aware of? 

Quote from @Sabian Ripplinger: i want to possibly use hard money this year to grow quicker   and can you use them for new builds  who should i use and  any tips?   

Instead of locking up all your capital in a high down payment, you’re leveraging a low interest rate to maximize long-term returns.

Quote from @Philip Beckwith: Does anybody have any tips on how to successfully appeal property taxes?

Whereas with VRBO I've had several tech issues that were unfixable, such as photos that never load no matter how much I manipulate them, and a catch 22 with the dynamic pricing that never worked that locked me out of my calendar. 

However, there's a critical detail that many tax advisors conveniently overlook when promoting these studies.Here's the uncomfortable truth: If you're a high-income earner (AGI > $150,000) and not actively managing your properties, those promised tax savings might be locked away for years.

They will check for everything to ensure safety and habitable. i.e. doors/locks, lights, detectors, windows/screens, appliances (stove with anti-tip plate), hand rails, wiring in the unit and in the basement, lead paint (if children).....etc6.

Accounting for 10% management, 5% vacancy (2 year lease locked in on tenant that has been there 2 years already..) 10% cap ex, and 5% maintenance.