Also, as my access to capital grows over time, that will impact my buy box as well. 

He is a wealth of knowledge on the area and is actively investing locally as well.

And I copied that idea for the core of my portfolio (although I also invest in alot of passive deals as well, in the satellite portion for a core-satellite approach).

I see you started your own firm as well.

Well? 

(Doing this one well should help you with the following two.)The second would be to invest in your education on how real estate investing works.

🔥 Yes Trevor. talked to few agents,lenders,contractors, and checking out the properties, trying to figure the good contractor and deals as well.

.🔥 Why Co-Living & House Hacking Work So Well Together✅ Higher Rental Income Per Unit – Renting by the room typically beats traditional rental rates.✅ Lower Vacancy Risk – Losing one tenant doesn’t mean losing all your cash flow.✅ More Affordable for Renters – Competitive pricing attracts a steady stream of demand.✅ Built-In Community = Lower Turnover – Tenants stay longer when they feel connected.✅ Allows You to House Hack a Single-Family Home – No need to compete for pricey duplexes and triplexes!

A well-structured deal with a clear exit strategy can be just as valuable as a full rehab.

I am glad things worked well for you over the years.