Your ability to negotiate directly and use cost-efficient strategies clearly paid off with a quick sale.As a Direct Lender, I’d love to explore how we can support your future investment ventures.

Do you have any specific criteria or strategies that you find particularly effective? 

I’m particularly interested in exploring strategies for acquiring and managing multi-family properties, as well as understanding how to leverage technology and data analysis to make informed investment decisions.

I don't think you need to be in an all or nothing strategy here.

Given your house-hacking strategy and lower monthly income, using an FHA (3.5%) or Conventional (5%) loan on a duplex, triplex, or a single-family home with extra rooms is a great way to start.

I'm open to suggestion regarding strategy and location and willing to put in more work for better returns, but I certainly need to grasp a better understanding of the process to get started across the border. 

Quote from @Parker Bullard: I'm looking to purchase my first investment property and need help figuring out a strategy that will work for me.

With the right tax strategy, you can maximize deductions and reduce liabilities, while having the right insurance and reserves in place will protect you from unexpected costs.By Implementing a quarterly financial review to assess performance and make adjustments to avoid cash shortfalls.

Start with a technique or strategy used successfully by KNOWLEDGABLE, EXPERIENCED investors on a rather limited basis (because it’s only OCCASIONALLY applicable2.

However I am not sure its the best investment strategy for someone who is just getting started.