I’m especially eager to learn more about house hacking, as my first purchase will be my first primary residence as well as my first rental investment.  

With a 10% down payment, you can still leverage your savings effectively while keeping some liquidity for reserves and future investments.FHA Considerations: If you're considering another FHA loan, keep in mind the FHA rules regarding primary residence occupancy requirements.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Milford.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Teaches you all the random junk that comes along with owning property and managing tenants! 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Milford.

I have enough keys for everything at my primary residence. 

Until someone resides at that address, there's no point in changing the lock.Why do you want access when it's empty?

Also the owner still lives in the residence, so its unlikely he wants to leave (my assumption).

You also don't need to send physical checks, as the deposit stays in the resident's name.