I would love to have some clarity and steering in the right direction as to the best source for FHA loan information and caveats, as well as any tips for a 22-year-old single investor planning on house hacking for my first real estate investment.

Real crap! 

It sounds like you’re bringing a wealth of experience from the commercial real estate world, which will undoubtedly serve you well as you expand your residential portfolio.

Hey @Joel Oh, So what the salesperson said could be accurate but for the fact that this is not for personal use.Tell me, would you want to get into a tub that had been used by 20-50 other people because they didn't change the water or do any real cleaning?

Negotiating favorable terms is both an art and a science, and in real estate, it's a critical skill that can make or break a deal.

Rarely is the complaint the real problem.

The South Florida will eventually be a retirement home and I got real lucky there so far.  

This is where the fun begins in real estate!

Other option is do a side hustle in real estate or outside to generate more cash.

HiI am real estate investor and Realtor living in Naperville, IL.