I don’t have a ton of experience, 4 units right now and actively looking for more however I would be willing to try and host something if we can get some traction to get some networking going.

If you were to sell the rental, what would be your budget and buying criteria to house hack?

The vast majority of your wealth gain in real estate will be by holding properties long term and the appreciation/principal paydown will slowly but surely help you become wealthy.For 90% plus of people out there who are looking to start, house hacking is the best way to go.

local REIA groups are filled with investors looking to buy properties.

It was my grandparents' home and when they passed they left it to their 3 children, two of whom (my father included) decided to divest and leave the house with their eldest.

We recently sold a Bilevel house, where the entry is between floors and you have to go up or down upon entry. 

My question is, if I was to proceed with the Subject To deal, will this somehow be discovered?

Hey, @Seth DonnelleyWelcome to St.

Therefore, the owner had to go all the way through the courts for an eviction. 

If there is a property manager, your success rate is going to be very low.