Hello Dennis and welcome to the BP forums,You'll get some great insights on this post from experienced wholesalers in and out of your target market. 

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

I find commercial properties easier and more fun to manage than residential ones.

You truly have to sacrifice in the beginning if you don't have the cash to get started, If it was easier than that everyone would do it. 

Here’s a quick rundown:STR Strategy: If you’re confident about managing an STR well, aim to stand out in the market and try to hit that $1,000/month target.

It's much easier to rack up  material hours if you are nearby and able to take on some of the timely hands-on work yourself.I imagine that others have tried to do this while OOS investing but I couldn't speak to their success (or lack thereof)

I added value to the deal by strategically investing $15,000 in targeted renovations, including modernizing the decor and enhancing the property’s appeal with stylish finishes and functional updates.

Were you targeting traveling professionals in particular for your house hack, and if so, was it a SFH or a duplex type situation?

It’s also easier to keep the property in your LLC from the start, which avoids the hassle of transferring ownership and potential issues with the loan being called due to the change.Commercial loans can work, but they often have shorter terms, balloon payments, or stricter underwriting.

Quote from @Katie Nolan: Here's the Oregon Landlord - Tenant Law: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.htmlHere's a handbook that may be easier to understand: https://oregonlawhelp.org/resources/landlord-tenant-law-oreg...If you're going to be successful, particularly in a heavily regulated state, then I recommend you study the law regularly.