Be an area expert on contracts, zoning, value add components, contractors, and so much more. 

I’ve been in contact with the Better Business Bureau about them  cut your losses and go the other way. 

Being a nutrition and fitness coach, your point below is the largest component that I have seen. 

The only thing that keeps me from owning a house for my personal use is the baggage it comes with like maintenance, time and overhead costs.But I understand It'll cut costs and is something I should really think about.Thanks

@Joshua Lanzieri when renovating older properties there are almost always negative surprises.Go watch any HGTV renovation show and most of them will have this as a cliff-hanger, forcing the choice of either going over budget or cutting back elsewhere.10% overruns happen often, but 50% is NOT acceptable!

The harsh truth is that you are not cut out for this business.

And you can do it with little cash, 5% down conventional is better than 3.5% FHA.House hacking also gives you a chance to cut your teeth in all major skills: analyzing deals, buying process, financing, working with contractors, advertising for rent, background checks, property management.

Was last year abnormal or you think the normMy guess is you will spend a lot more than $200k on an attorney with benefits etc. but if it cuts down in expenses it definitely is something I would consider and even if it costs a little more, having control with having someone in house does reduce unknown costs and risks. 

Unfortunately, my service was cut short due to an injury during deployment, which required spine surgery.

Whistle-blowers can sometimes claim a cut of what a company disgorges if they provide information used in a successful SEC investigation.His report about RAD to the SEC is among 11 complaints he has filed with the agency.