What would people recommend I pursue, commercial or residential broker? 

It works great for many people -- not me -- but it might be your best option considering your distance. 

I've found that the more you share, the more you can grow your network and connect with like-minded people.

I see people doing this wrong in Michigan constantly.

The guy on Youtube that boasts about buying properties with no money out of his pocket and using other people's money from his "community" to pay for closing and carrying costs, said in a video in June that he had 10 Due on Sale called in AZ alone from Jan 2024 to May 2024.

I'm a full time agent and investor in the area that works a ton with VA buyers and i LOVE helping people house hack, it is definitely my favorite strategy and my passion helping people do it.

Not the cash flow play a lot of people expect. 

People interested in this type arrangement probably don’t have access to $150,0003.

I worked with an agent who was okay but I became an agent myself because I became so interested in the industry and want to help other people build wealth and become investors themselves.

I had a similr issue a few years ago with a property in Cleveland where my property manager hit the same roadblock.