.: So there was a thread that was started a number of days back that is actually gaining quite a bit of attraction.

The power of leverage is one of the main benefits that distinguishes RE from other investment choices, and the refi is where real wealth is made.

What attracts you to it, just the price?

The main thing is to find motivated sellers before they list their homes with a Realtor.

My main concern about actual house hacking for a few years in a row is that we don't want the kiddos to have to change schools once we relocate up there.I'm thinking about getting an appreciation-oriented duplex/triplex in a pricier market with good schools that we could stay in for several years, and saving for an actual cashflow property that'd we buy as an investment property instead of a house hack.

Research local market rates to set competitive rents, and consider offering utilities or furnishings to attract tenants.

Quote from @Tanner Lewis: Hey Chelsea - I'm pretty active on the lending side in the Smokies since it's mainly rural STRs.

I have decided to step into the world of property, curious to see what people here think of contract wholesaling.My main questions are:- Is it difficult to find investors after negotiating a decent assignment deal? 

They have no clue that they have credit cards for our main account but we can already start building up their credit. 

In my experience strictly med buildings are generally developed in the same way as part of a campus or off the path a bit from the main retail corridor, so it really is only suited for that use.