@Madison SloanTo start house hacking, focus on saving for your down payment, researching target markets like Salt Lake City or North Idaho, and building a strong team of professionals, including an agent and lender.

After 20 years as an investor, broker, and lender, I can tell you that house hacking is one of the smartest ways to start.

Where should I start?

Start with Reonomy or Costar to identify all the 100+ units in your target market (on and off market) and then see if you can get into direct contact with some owners.

I am starting out and planning to make my first RE investment in the Q1 2025.

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

This is where I started as well, and then about 5 years later I was able to leave my W2.

You can probably start the education process at 17, then apply for your license once you turn 18.

With the sell of this home I will have approximately $140k in proceeds that i planned on using to invest with and start flipping houses.