Personally, house hacking has enabled me to forgo the traditional route out of college and escape W2 life (I'm not knocking traditional jobs, just not for me).

--> According to some sources, the most I can qualify for is 4.5x my annual income, this wouldn't enable me to do a great deal in terms of investing/scaling.3.

Most apps or website can also enable the user to quickly get a ballpark feel/pulse for an area -- which can be helpful if you have thousands of potential deals to sift through. 

This has been successful for a few people I know through the years, including the person who came in as my partner 3 years ago, enabling him to use my experience and expertise to gain credibility.  

Building a strong relationship with a contractor will also enable you to take on more value-add properties in the future.On the other hand, if you're more inclined towards rental properties, finding an excellent property manager in your desired area will be beneficial in a similar way.

This enables me to get the tenant out within 30 - 40 days after rent is due, which cuts losses dramatically.

This deal enabled myself to capture the sub 3% interest rate, have amazing views, and acreage to force cash flow How did you finance this deal?

Smart home technology, powered by AI, enables remote monitoring of properties, predictive maintenance, and energy optimization.

Also you are not allowed to receive any personal benefits from your retirement account until distribution.Lending to your 401K is clearly prohibited, using your 401K to make the investment you otherwise not able to do on your own would be considered “enabling”and as a result you personally receive benefit, which would be considered prohibited.

The whole project is to enable (wealthy) people to get to places where they can spend money!