I would not recommend using appraisal gaps because if the appraisal is less than the offer 1) you are overpaying for the property based on the value set by a skilled independent appraiser 2) you have to come in with a bigger down which impacts return, reserves, etc. 

(there are ways, but they're time intensive and/or require a different skill set. 

Now I am with C21 Prime Time which I have been for thirteen days have defined my old sales skills with consistently sharpening my cold calling phone skills through attending their script and role play every Tuesday and Wednesday morning training.

It is a skill that is learned through practice, though.

The views and opinions of all of the future Uber drivers from Columbus do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the few skilled Real Estate Brokers in Ohio.

Your experience, cash position, risk tolerance, handy skills, and income levels all will play a role in what will be the best house-hack for you or not. 

I am a 64-year-old landlord with 2 condos adjacent to a medical school in suburban New Jersey.

All skills are learn but doing and being repetitive.

Just like everything else in life, get started, keep honing those skills (i.e. keep reading, keep learning, keep attending the meetups) and watch yourself get better and better witch each property you buy.I hope this helps and good luck on your real estate journey!

If you are already doing a good amount of business there's nothing wrong with a VA assuming you can train them to operate at the same capacity/skill level.