to your point, if you save up so that you're in a strong financial position, house hack a solid duplex in a decent neighborhood, make smart decisions, and hold it indefinitely, you'll be fine.conversely, if you have $0 and somehow start out with a risky flip, or borrow $20K and spend it all on a magic mentoring program, or buy a terrible property in a neighborhood you've never been to, you may not be fine.

Consider exploring strategies like house-hacking or BRRRR, and connect with a mentor or local meetups.

FlashlightTape measure/Laser measurePaper/Pen/iPadBinocularsReceptacle testerLevelMarbleDroneRespirator/Face Mask/Eye Protection/GlovesAQI testerWater pressure gaugeThermal cameraEndoscope cameraKnifeI bought over 20 houses in my lifetime and I’ve never taken more than a flashlight. 

I would be curious if Pricelabs has taken into account the sudden need for temp housing or if it is just on autopilot. 

Quote from @Vid Vin: Was the house really for 2000 dollars?

I also wouldn't touch hilltop with a 10' pole. struggled. old homes, over budget renovations, lots of issues. realtors push people here since it's the only place cheap houses close to downtown can be good but homes are 1900-1920.

My plan is to start house hacking.

Stock market returns have been good and I don’t have the headaches of dealing with any additional houses or guests.

I always like seeing new concepts for housing that can be used for various populations.

You can then block out some time in slow season for a refresh and also indicate your plans in your listing.