Anyways, we just closed on a HELCO and I have a bunch of equity to play with, several hundred thousand.

Not sure what their rent is, but if you can afford a couple hundred off their rent for one month, or split it between a couple months to make it less of a burden on you, I'm sure it would be appreciated by them.

A couple thousand in an asking price is a hundred bucks on their pay check.

@Melonie Dickson  i’ve bought and sold hundreds and hundreds of hundreds of properties, I’ve never once had an inspection.

.- Exterior paint, interior paint - HVAC and water heater appear new, roof appears new- Interior has some water stain marks, replace drywall patches- Replace kitchen with modern cabinets, granite, appliances- Oak floors downstairs hopefully can be refinished- Replace carpet upstairs with composite flooring or nice carpet - stairs are carpeted!

The last thing I want is hundreds of thousands of dollars sitting at a variable rate loan indefinitely that I have no means of paying off. 

You can find hundreds of commercial real estate companies that would hire you on for something.

Bigger Pockets is a great resource and wealth of information.However, if you do not have the time to read through hundreds of post and articles here and than organize and figure out what order you should learn in, get a course, because time is money. 

My first, second, and even maybe third house is most definitely going to be a house hack, I just can't imagine paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars in rent that I'm never going to get back when I could be paying myself instead.Also any chance you have any advice that you're willing to share for someone just getting into the apartment game?

That variance in debt service payment can make or break the cash flow number. 12% sounds ridiculous, but if the deal will support it, it is simply another expense like a roof or kitchen cabinets.