Have we gotten to a point in this industry where a property is more attractive by short changing the true fundamentals and classifying the property an affordable housing opportunity? 

If you have the ability to relocate, I think house hacking is a tried and true strategy for any new investor. 

Finding a true 0% down loan is rare, but if your goal is to invest with minimal capital, a joint venture (JV) partnership might be your best option.In a JV structure, an equity partner can provide the funds in exchange for a larger share of the deal—often 70/30 or 80/20, though terms vary.

. 🙂 By investing between your ears, I mean only you can really actively study real estate and different techniques that are right for you. 

There are certain brokerages that act more like true w2 employers, but for the most part you will be managing yourself.

True story about my mentor- On one occasion I asked him why does he contribute so much of his time and knowledge to my journey. 

I would say if those are the true numbers, the place would have sold instantly already.Purchase of $179k and rehab of $150k to get a value of $735k is almost unheard of.Main red flag is that something else major is wrong with the property.  

They don’t factor in the quality of renovations or unique property features, which are critical when determining a true ARV.

It was a true trade-off as the Logan area is more limited in STRs and new builds so ADRs are higher and likely to stay there compared to RRG where the market is headed towards being flooded and there's the potential of ADRs going down like in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. 

Everything too good to be true is too good to be true.