House hacking is another excellent strategy, especially for getting your feet wet in the investing world while minimizing living expenses.Your goal to invest in affordable housing is commendable and can be a rewarding niche.

Starting in investment real estate, especially with a focus on student rentals, can be a rewarding endeavor. 

From there I told her I was working with the drug task force to shut down the illicit activity in the area and I would personally give her a $500 reward if she identified any of my units that were dealing dope!

I recommend finding a strong brokerage with investor-friendly agents who are doing a high amount of volume.You can set up systems and procedures to make it easy for them to refer your company over. and keep their clients happy.

I'm hoping taxes/insurance aren't part of the loan so that I can put some credit cards to work and leverage rewards etc.Also, I've seen 1st lien Home Equity Loans, but not 1st lien HELOCs; hoping that product exists, at least via credit unions etc. 

We are fortunate that land development is something we've been doing for several decades, but each site presents its own challenges and rewards. 

Can you refer me to any resources, or any search terms for me to chase on youtube university, so I can learn more about vetting operators in these spaces? 

Most have been just singles, doubles, and strikeouts to keep the baseball references going lol 

"The provisions of this article shall not apply to any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation who, as a bona fide owner or lessor, shall perform any of the aforesaid acts with reference to property owned by him."

Get good tenants that won’t likely cause issue (background check, credit check, references, pay stubs).