I’m no stranger to the BP podcasts but I’ve decided it’s time to get involved in the forums.

I mean, I know that it will take work up front, no stranger to that, but the potential is crazy. 

Welcome to BP your in the best place to learn and grow make sure you check out the podcasts and just about any book or podcast that Bp or any members do you will be in the mix in no time, don't be a stranger connect and you will be blessed by some of the insights you can gain just by chatting with other like-minded individuals.  

Most people that I deal with don't want to share a house with strangers. 

If I was a hoodlum teenager (I could have experience with this) and someone was passing out codes to houses, I would know where the next house party was going to be.I have enough problems with nitwit showing agents (some) in my properties, let alone unescorted strangers who I never meet in person.

Your Dad very likely has your best interests at heart and might just be a little hurt that you would be more interested in taking advice from strangers rather than from him.

Also I know it is against SEC regs for people to ask “strangers” when raising money to invest, but is it ok for me to reach out to strangers if I’m interested in investing with them?

OK stranger on the internet from across the country. 

If I rent a whole house I dont have strangers living with me .  

If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.Good luck to you & don't be a stranger.