A couple of things. 

I've been reading over the forums regarding house hacking and I've come to a couple conclusions:1.

I would like to have at least a couple properties before moving out of state that will at minimum break-even on cash flow as a LTR with property management long-distance.Other info:Looking to move out on Memphis with my wife in the next 2-4 yearsLooking to start a family in the next year or soComfortably have ~50k ready to invest sitting in HYSA, excluding Cash reservesHave an extra ~$70k in stocksMost interested in A- to C+ neighborhoodsI currently own & live in a 2/1.5 Condo locally (3.5% interest rate)Not allowed to rent it outHOA fees have risen to where PITI + HOA = $1100/mo.Have ~$100k trapped equity, good zip code I could sell quicklyOption A: Purchase another primary home locally I could live in for 2 years (lower interest rate), with intention of eventually converting it to LTR when I move out of state.

I've worked with a lot of investors who’ve done cost segregation, and the recapture part is always something that can catch you off guard if you don't think it through.Let’s break this down step by step..just like when I helped a buddy of mine who had a similar situation a couple of years ago, only he was dealing with a multi-family unit, not a single-family home.

I have had this goal of buying my first duplex and have talked to real estate investors, realtors, lenders, appraisers and have been encouraged so much to where I am anxious to dive into this.Now that I am 18 I have absolutely no debt, a credit score of 727, I have 28k sitting in a certificate of deposit, a couple years of working consistently under my belt, I’ve also been investing in my Roth IRA, I feel very blessed to be in this situation.I am still in high school, I know it wouldn’t be smart to buy a house right now but something in me is so anxious to buy this house I know I have to have patience but I don’t know if I should start the process of getting pre approved, finding a good investor friendly realtor, lender, preparing my documents or if I should just wait.When analyzing deals in my market I have crystal clear real estate deal criteria my strategy is house hacking a duplex, price range of 500,000-600,00 in Salt lake, Utah! 

I'm new to the Real Estate Investing community/business and would like to get a couple tips on wholesaling locally here on Oahu.

@Leana Ruggles You mention MN in general in a couple of your posts above.

If you want to buy, give a couple Sears Outlets a call, they normally have a couple sets around and since they likely sit for a decent amount of time the store might be motivated to drop the price a bit to move it.

Edit: I just want to say, after thinking about this for a couple minutes, maybe I need to continue to do research if people are telling me my numbers are way off.

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.