My current 1 year plan is this: Use the savings I accrue over the next ~6 months from my Software Engineering position to make a down payment on a 2-4 unit multi family property within a 15 mile radius of my workplace (Shelton, CT), and house hack it!

No harm in consulting with one or two more.I happen to agree that all the eggs in the basket, at our age, is just as scary a proposition as another market correction/collapse as we near retirement.

You may be actually causing harm.

I don't see the harm but many times BP deletes these type post unless on marketplace. 

Make sure your contractor is fully insured for workplace injuries, liability, etc.

No harm no foul Jim. 

There are too many decision makers outside your control who can harm your obligations to your tenants.  

But like buying a lotto ticket, if the possibility of "winning" makes me happy and excited, then what's the harm done?

No harm there.The other buyer's initial attempts at financing fell through and so I came in with the same offer but much more solid terms (BIG earnest $ amt and no financing contingency) and so the seller dropped guy #1 after the due date was reached and signed my offer.I have the money to buy it all cash, but I really don't want to.  

Try googling the term "house hacking" and you will understand.I meant no harm and sincerely do hope you use the resources on BP to better yourself and your investing career.