Owner sat on the offer for a week or so and then I got a call that they accepted. 

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned investor, BiggerPockets has a ton of resources to help you along the way.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Has the loading or wait times improved?

Are these forums a good place to connect with managing partners for JVs or syndications?

Even being more experienced, I would have rather wholesaled or wholetailed this property knowing what I do now. 

Any pointers or advice on doing it in the area? 

or are you still exploring what it looks like to be an agent? 

You can answer on this thread or private message me.

House hacking can certainly be a great way to build equity and reduce living expenses, but it’s essential to have a cushion in case your rental income doesn’t come in as expected or renovations take longer than planned.