Here is my heatmap from a few years ago (we have far more traffic and conversations now).

In July of last year a roof leak developed and caused damage to the ceiling in my unit, to the point there was partial ceiling collapse. 

I haven't read up on house hacking yet, but I don't believe that living in the property for a year before renting it out will be an option for me.   

I have experience as a Residential agent in Denver, CO and as a commercial Leasing Associate in Chicago, IL.I am planning to purchase my first rental home here in the next year or so and make it my primary residence.

but keep in mind CA has higher taxes and reg fees and I’m not doing more than 1-2 flips (short timeframe flips)  a year and many years do 0 flipsDo most flippers put flips into LLC Or in personal name (sole proprietor)  in CA (where you must pay $800 yearly plus accounting and other fees $300to $600+ yearly to maintain LLC) Pros for personal name-save on taxes accounting.

Quote from @Pranav Patel: Hello,I'm 22 years old with roughly $50k saved up through part time jobs and internships.

My basic underwriting making some standard assumptions on HOA expenses, 20% down, 7% interest rate, 30 year mortgage, utilities, supplies, and maintenance costs shows a loss of about $22k per year if you are self managing.

Nicholas,I opened up a HELOC last year and I was able to do it for free. 

This might sound silly, but an old fashioned spreadsheet if you only have a deal or two.

Has it been your primary residence for 2 years or more?