I considered starting out house hacking a MF, but it will only increase my monthly expenses, not lower them or provide cash flow. 

Expand your network, educate potential investors, and leverage social media to increase your reach and influence.

One can do lending of a commerical nature in about 32 states legally the others you need to be an MLO and NMLS registered.

Some strategies to get around are:1. leverage your current portfolio and buy in cash, increase value, and then refi2. buy Multi-family so your ratios aren't the main factor to lenders3. get in with a lender for high net worth individuals4.

I do not understand your remark as related to the DSCR loan.  2 ADUs are not allowed by f/f conventional financing but is not always enforced.Fortunately if you stay with the current tenant without a refi, by the time you pay principle it is likely the rent will have increased enough to absorb the increase mortgage payment. 

So, we can increase the rent as needed., B. 

One investor I know had a Section 8 tenant initially but chose not to renew the lease in order to bring in a more qualified tenant and increase the rent.You’re in the right place to connect with like-minded investors who have walked a similar path.

The open floor plan and natural lighting make the space seam bright and airy while the community features like the tennis courts Pool and guard service will make you feel at home.

The property's appeal increased dramatically, attracting numerous potential buyers.

My plan for this year is improve my credit, get my real estate license (to increase my income on top of my W-2), possibly career transition into the property management space (to learn more), and save as much as possible and learn as much as I can.I’d love to house hack close to home but my area is so expensive it seems like it’d be close to impossible.