I know that this topic has been beat to death already and that the general consensus is to house hack before buying, however, my situation is a little unique and I would appreciate some input from the community.I have a new job with as an airline pilot and my schedule is 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off and I can live anywhere in the US. 

But they will be along the lines of...Investment business:  purchasing 4 more mobile homes with the land as rentals, super dial in our systems to utilize every team member in their unique genius zone, and consolidate some debt.Education:  Create 1 new class, (most likely on the topic of private money), double my book sales, speak at 40 live events, and be a guest on 50 podcasts.

But if you are expecting them to do any of the work for you, i.e. walk properties with you showing you things to lookout for, providing contractor lists, setting a rehab vision unique to that property and market to maximize your ARV... well, I have never seen a guru or course do this.  

I am currently working with out-of-state investors who each have their own unique buy box and I love what I do!

But, a basement poses some unique issues.

This may mean picking up something that needs work or something that has a unique issue that turns homeowners away that you might need to fix at some point, but it's possible to still make money in GR.

🌟 The Power of Team in Multifamily Investing 🌟🤝 Diverse Expertise: Each member brings unique skills and knowledge to the table, covering everything from property management to finance and marketing.

I would argue that the three biggest things that differentiate a hotel room from an Airbnb are uniqueness, a washer/dryer and a kitchen.

Towns like Slatington, Jim Thorpe, and Palmerton (as you know) offer unique advantage due to their proximity to the center of town, but are commutable and more attractively priced. 

Starting your journey with a BRRRR strategy is ambitious and offers a solid path to building your investment portfolio.From my experience, if you're considering both the PDX metro and Salem areas, each has its unique advantages depending on your investment goals.