. - In the unlikely event that you get a lead, A "motivated seller" who will work with an 18 year old to sell their home, is likely someone dealing with death, disease, divorce, or disaster.

What should I keep in mind to ensure I'm approaching it the right way?

However, you are paying your home off faster, and for those that don't like debt and want peace of mind/SWAN, that's worth all the money in the world to them.

The first one that comes to mind is do you plan to keep working while building your real estate empire?  

So basically in my mind this would not be a great financial move as we be accruing about 200k more in debt if we were to sell one house and take the cash from there and use it as a down payment.

At the moment I have only been looking at SF and 2-4 MF I would not mind either just making the numbers work is hard. 2-4 MF are hard to find in the Las Cruces market right now but they exist.

Like I said, no ulterior motive. 

Keep in mind that some of these C class areas in Columbus your pro forma will look better but you should be running a higher expense ratio. 

Be prudent and cautious, but take calculated risks.REI meetups are a great place to meet like minded people and connect.

.✔️ You’d rather pay for peace of mind and legal compliance.Final ThoughtsIf you’re house hacking a small multi-unit (like a 2- or 3-flat) and are comfortable being hands-on, self-managing can be a great way to save money and learn the business.