Hey gang, big update from my end- just had my offer accepted on a 4-BR SFH in Madison proper! 

House hacking is one of the most risk-averse residential investment strategies and will allow you to test the waters and strategically plan from there. 

Perhaps a tool like this could help spot supply-demand imbalances and/or misspriced lots; then those under-$40k lots (avg) could be bought & resold for 1.3-1.5x.Here's a public test of the currently listed lots, three per state, suggested by the tool:GA:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Ralston-Ga...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/71-Laurel-...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Aubery-Ln-...ME:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/68-Quarry-...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/9-Surry-By...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Sunset-Hil...NC:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Old-Crows-...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Turkey-Run...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Bear-Cliff...NY:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Hemlock-Ln...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Middlefiel...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/231-Burke-...PA:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Purple-Mar...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/14-Pocono-...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Billy-Ln-L...VA:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Dillards-H...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Egypt-Bend...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Riverbend-...The areas where the tool "looks" were pre-screened.

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.

However, they bring time-tested methods and valuable experience to the table.Younger Investors: They’re often viewed as energetic, motivated, and quick to embrace new technology.

In my tests, at least, a service contract like a listing would automatically end, but a purchase contract should be honored by the estate unless the court decides it shouldn’t.

I agree there may be times to lower the rent, but in my cities, county and generally state I have found that to be rare   Other parts of the country have different economic, real estate and supply & demand situations.Ultimately it is the market, laws & condition that determine what rent is appropriate and what the community will accept. 

You get the benefit of 2 years+ of appreciation, tax free gains, protect yourself from buying in a crappy neighborhood because it looks good on paper - you're going to live there...the best test for a good investment location is if it is a desirable place to live - and your risk of running out of cash is lower because you can take your time.

What good is it going to do for them to call back on a monday if the event is on a saturday.I did all this to test their customer service, little things you can do to see how a company operates if they may try and scam.

There is nothing wrong with FHA, but most real estate pros would agree that if you are trying to get a seller to accept an offer when there are other competing offers, a conventional loan offer is going to usually be more favorable than an FHA offer at the same price.