You know the area like none other so you can really dial down into the neighborhoods that are going to be suitable for your prospective guests and you can handle turnovers yourself.

If you'd like to post your listing people here could make suggestions and possibly help you figure out what, if anything, needs to be fixed and if there's a more suitable target audience for you.

As someone who recently graduated with a degree in construction management, I'm curious to know if wholesaling could serve as a suitable entry point into the real estate industry.

If you have the financial means and find a suitable investment opportunity, it may be worthwhile to proceed rather than waiting indefinitely.Remember to consult with real estate professionals, conduct due diligence, and evaluate your investment goals before making any decisions.

I was also thinking to recover it after a year or so with cashout refi when rates are more suitable to make sure the property is still cash-flowing).

lol Coming from Los Angeles and looking to visit soon as well.Thanks in advance.Hey Lauren, finding a suitable property for house hacking within your budget of under $300k is definitely possible here in Columbus Ohio. 

Washington is suitable for people who are progressive, don't mind the state setting restrictions on who you can't rent to and they make getting rid of problem tenants a lawsuit waiting to happen.

Since you already have the property you need to decide if it is even suitable for STR use.

It is a challenge to find a suitable property with the low inventory and high prices.  

Banjamin:My mother in law was adamant that her view of a true house hack is if the tenant rent totally covered the mortgage which is why it took me looking at 80 properties before I found one suitable.