I am wondering if any lenders or knowledgeable investors know how feasible it could be to get a DSCR loan as a first-time home buyer/investor.

A knowledgeable real estate agent and property manager with local market expertise can help you navigate neighborhood dynamics, connect you with contractors, and even identify off-market deals that fit your strategy.

I don't have that experience or too much knowledge outside of my own research.

Mistake #3 was not having knowledgeable people around to be able to ask questions.

Especially now that consumer awareness and knowledge is at an all time high, expect the consumer to arrive at this same conclusion and ultimately demand this.

Very responsive and great market knowledge! 

If it's not feasible due to circumstances I suppose I'll have to adjust my situation (find weekend job, move back to NJ with parents, move to a different state with, etc.)All responses are appreciated, and I am absolutely open to chatting on the phone by the way.My view on house hacking is it can be a great tool to buy a house you could not  otherwise afford, but it shouldn’t be a goal in it of itself if that makes sense and that’s not to discourage you from investing just there are alternatives such as the stock market. so I’d start by asking where you want to live, do you want to own a single family home or does it make more sense to rent in a more interesting neighborhood like Arlington, Alexandria, that’s gonna be a personal choice, Will your monthly payment actually be less than renting/how many people do you need to get in the house to afford that?

Happy to connect and knowledge share if you are interested.

.), and continue to educate myself on NOI, Cap rate, cash-on -cash return etc.BP community, I am open-minded, willing to take initiative, always willing to be taught something new, but also ready to share any experience or knowledge I have that can help someone else. 

The real estate agents who are knowledgeable and doing a lot of deals each month will be the ones who can get you these accurate numbers.