I’m brand new here, got the recommendation to join this site through a book I listened to on the way to work today.

That “DIY spirit” and willingness to dive into hard work will undoubtedly serve you well as you grow your portfolio.This is a great space to connect, learn, and share experiences.

I would generally agree with the other posts from @Jonathan Greene, @Drew Sygit, and @Danny Gonzalez, and @Caleb Brown, but something I think would be helpful for you would be to share the profile of a type of property, price point, and the amount of rehab you're willing to do (given your mention of S8 properties) that you are interested in acquiring.

Shoot me a message and I can share some more details with you. 

My financial situation is somewhat unique, so I’m sharing the details below in case anyone can provide guidance.1.

I began to share ideas with 2 of my closest friends about we could become partners and start together.

House hacking can reduce living expenses but may limit roommates or share space.

I do NOT rent to any real estate agents, brokerages, or property management companies as they would be a competing business and it wouldn't benefit either of our businesses to share a building.

Welcome to the site, Loan.

I have a 72 point checklist  I can share with you if you PM me.