I would work with an investor-friendly agent who focuses on cold-outreach methods like cold-calling, cold-texting, etc to bring you off-market deals under 250k.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

Aside from the traditional example of acquiring a 2-4 unit property, there are other creative methods of house hacking.

Ultimately you have to figure out your budget and then decide what particular methods you can afford to pursue at the moment.  

They prioritize properties with versatile layouts and multifunctional spaces that can adapt to their evolving needs, whether it's a home office, workout area, or entertainment space.

To begin, I suggest deciding on the method you wish to pursue.

Some people just want their questions answered & since what we leverage is built on any knowledge base we feed it, as well as every inbound conversation, its adaptive, besides it already sounding like a human rather than a robo-dialer.

Or is some other method more appropriate?

I am interested to hear what others think, their methods to finance, tools they use and if they would go for it.I might be able to bring some other financing from family but we currently have about 140k to put down (yes I know that's low). 

What methods did you use to acquire them?