Does anyone have some quality books they can recommend that would align with my goals of buying cash flowing rental properties?  

You only be working one tenant, but since you're next door, make sure it's the right tenant, as you'll be the one in charge of repairs.You'll experience less cash flow in higher-end markets, so it will need to align with your overall goals in REI if you are looking to invest in certain areas.Good Luck!

I have been more aligned with commercial real estate, but definitely interested in expanding more into residential real estate as well.

Remember, the interests are not aligned properly.

Working with the right turnkey team that aligns with your goals is essential to being successful. 

Do not settle in finding a good one, an agent who can wear an investor hat and help you invest in alignment with your goals is a great asset.

So until you get to know your partner(s) well and have full alignment with them, try to avoid partnering with anyone at all costs. 

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@Blake Harris If you co-borrowed with someone that lived in KC that you knew would occupy within 60 days and then stay for one year following those 60 days, then you could achieve it, as they would satisfy the occupancy requirements, so if you wanted to do something like team up with someone that needed to house hack to drop their monthly expenses for a year in order to afford to save up for a purchase, that might be aligned goals.

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