I am a licensed agent in Kansas and Missouri as well as looking for my first investment.

I'd try those 2 as well! 

Then I'm looking at the active comps in the area as well as what the market in that location has done over the past month.

That probably in most cases for me, will result in a delay between the time you call and the time we can prepare that document, get it to you to review and sign, and then schedule a showing. 

House hacking is a fantastic way to start, but preparation is key.

I think they can go very well if done right or poorly if not, and right.Here or a couple of suggestions. 

Well, you can buy little portable washing machines that hook up to your sink- not unlike those freestanding dishwashers.

Could be that the funds that bought the loans are liquidating, or it could be repositioning in preparation for future business.

Really depends on what they are looking for as well as long term plans.

Many of them become entitled and create problems, particularly for amateur landlords that don't know how to manage well.