Think about what renters in your target market value most, such as green spaces, community centers, or high-speed internet access.BTR is a rapidly growing sector, and careful planning of these factors can help ensure your project is successful.

I look for properties where the owners don't much care and just want money and then I pay cash with quick settlement. 

Being cheap about repairs leaves you with unhappy tenants who will not take good care of the property because you don't.Send a licensed plumber ASAP.

Specifically, I’m interested in house hacking as a way to begin practicing real estate after I graduate from college.Can anyone share some learning directions, tips, or experiences?

So, cycles happen and we will likely have another down rate cycle in the next few years but it might just be due to another economic issue, so sometimes be careful what you wish for. 

All your accountant cares about is seeing a clean profit and loss statement.

Any tips or tricks?

Although I care less about my financial loss, what upsets me is their manipulative conducts.

And having done this for a long time, it is the rare renter that cares about the land.

Protecting yourself from any future issues will require a good understanding of the situation your house is in when you buy it.Tl;dr: crime here is relatively low, declining population numbers don't take students into account, properties are cheap, rents are high BUT be careful where you buy.This concludes my TED Talk, ha!