Big Mahalo Andrew for the support.  

If I still pay $100,000 and ask the seller to pay $3000 in closing costs, that is not a taxable event"I'd be interested in hearing your support for these positions Greg, please feel free to cite your sources.If we use that line of logic, a worker for a car dealership can request a down-payment on a new car instead of compensation, and not have to pay any taxes. 

:)"No need for moderator support, just shouting at clouds over here.

Most RE investors when starting need the property to at least support itself.  

To what extent would you entrust them towards handling duties such asCommunity and Forum building Online event hosting Social Media Handling Deal Finding and Analysis Appointment Setting Remote sales(real estate course and events)Customer Support

Thank all of you for the support!!

Appreciate the support!

Your house-hacking goal is achievable with an FHA loan, even without related field experience, as long as your income supports the mortgage. 

All about women supporting women.

The good news is that rents are high and climbing which supports a lot of the current properties but not some of what people are asking as @Jeff Rappaport has indicated as well.