Kowal: One question I always have of anyone selling a wealth building strategy, whether it's a surefire way to trade options, or someone peddling the best algorithim for trading stocks and bonds:  if you are so smart, why do you need to work at selling the product?

Sounds like you're taking advantage of your favorable VA loan options smartly too.Good work - can't wait to hear about your next deal!

You’ve come to the right place to connect with some very smart investors.

I am hoping on getting more educated so i can start investing smartly. 

You’re making a smart move, and that kind of foresight will pay dividends over time.Now, let’s dive into your question: Is house hacking still a good option in today’s market?

That agent is very smart! 

You don't want sketchy areas because you will get crappy tenants and smart females won't want to live there (too dangerous at night).

Saving until 2025 is a smart plan; use the time to build your down payment and research financing options.If you need help running numbers or exploring financing, let me know.

If its a log cabin it might have trouble qualifying for the refi - would be smart to get some opinions early if that is your gameplan - would likely be a bigger potential hurdle than the gift/original purchase process

Hey Kent,It sounds like you're making a smart move to consider out-of-state investing, especially with the criteria you've set.