This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.Welcome aboard and best of luck investing!

There are only 2 ways, as I see it in the current market, to get actual income/cash flow from a rental property - a paid off long term/mid term property or a well bought short term or rent by the room rental.

Those are a great way to get started, along with podcasts and books.

These special assessment were thousands of dollars, and there was no sufficient reserves from the monthly fees to cover these large biggers, so the owner were required to cover the shortfalls out of pocket, what a great way to ruin your cash flow and ROI.There are benifits to condos, including tennis courts, playground, swimming pools, club houses, and fitness facilities. 

Seconding what @Max Wilhite said, Multi-Family is a great way to get started.

I’m fascinated by the potential of real estate as a way to build wealth and gain practical skills, but I’m just starting out and looking for guidance.If you’re experienced in the field, I’d love any advice you’re willing to share about getting started, especially if you’ve found success as a beginner.

I try my best to help as many people as possible.

The key is to analyze occupancy rates, seasonal fluctuations, and what type of properties perform best.

With your focus in using house hacking, Conventional or FHA loans would be your best options.

Based on what I currently owe and how high rates are this doesn't seem worth it to me.Does anyone have any advice on what the best way to do this is?