I think in any market the best way to buy right is to find an area you like and canvas that area with letters, calls and door knocks, getting out and talking to people.

The only real advantage to using an FHA loan is to offer only 3.5% down payment, which in my opinion is barely justified as an advantage. 

The honest answer is to be on the safe side, the property you're referring to: GC524550 2811 SW ARCHER RD, #V-177, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608 in the Brandywine neighborhood is one of the condos that are not in a good financial situation.

You need to know this and best way is to educate yourself.3.

I think one thing that is helpful, is to be more directed in your question and what you're looking for with regard to coaching.

But if your goal is to earn tax deferred income and appreciation you can pass to your heirs tax free you can accept less. 

My goal is to learn as much as I possibly can and connect with experienced investors along the way.If there are any local meetups or networking events, I’d love to hear about them!

Just make sure to vet them carefully.Overall, my advice is to keep things simple for your first deal.

My plan is to start with house hacking, but I have some concerns.

While there’s no perfect formula, there are a few methods you can use to get as close as possible:For maintenance and repairs, a good rule of thumb is to budget 1%–2% of the property’s value annually.