Because I already owned properties in Latin America and Europe, I started to answer these questions as my contribution to BiggerPockets and the forum.There used to be an international sub-forum and I was the main contributor, reason why I was invited a few years back to attend a call with CEO Scott Trench and the other top sub-forum contributors to give our advice on the last changes in the forums.

Geoffrey Paugam is trying to be an Investor, so being an Agent means nothing.

Could house hacking still be an option, if I apply for the loan in my name and move into one of the units while rehabbing?

You MAY be able to garnish wages, BUT most tenants may not earn enough to do that and that may not be an option in all states.

First, since they're negotiating over financing, it sounds like there hasn't been a meeting of the minds and there may not be an enforceable contract.Second, like it or not, they need to get (and pay for) professional advice i.e.

Could be an opportunity. 

One idea is to be an agent in another brokerage like Keller Williams if you think you are a great recruiter. 

In majority of instances seller financing for the seller is a horrible idea and should only be an option when the home doesn’t get conventional financingMany will disagree with above which is fine - it’s similar to winning lottery and taking lump sum over payments.

I'll be moving up that way soon maybe we can grab a coffee.

He may be great or he may be an out and out crook.