In addition, we anticipate seeing pent up demand that pushes past year over previous year’s numbers.

However, I don’t anticipate having to lower my rates much in C class hoods.

I recently finished up a good amount of new ceiling work and I look, feel and smell like a broken piece of sheetrock at this point.I understand that house hacking is more work than anticipated.

The second issue I anticipate is DTI.

if you have experience in real estate - yes its doable because you anticipate and are well prepared for what is involved with it, regardless of whether you decide to handle it yourself or hire a trusted team to help.If this is your first investment property, I would not recommend you to start with an out of state property. 

It's not specifically a MF conference, but the Intelligent Investors REC in LA January 25-26, 2020 is anticipated to be remarkably valuable this year.

How much do you anticipate spending on the rehab, and are you doing it yourself?

Both good and bad. sometimes the market can rise during your rehab phase and you get a higher price then anticipated as well. 

Your cash flow might be negative for much longer than anticipated using the 'rules' like 50%.Vacancy is the killer expense since that expense can be $1000 - $4000 EVERY YEAR depending on the area, your marketing, and your screening.  

@Kirill Chervets has a great point with Bothell, can't get as good of a "deal" but the growth Bothell is anticipated to experience over the next 2-3 years more than makes up for a "deal" now.