To OP, it's not as scary as you think it is, this will be your first home purchase, you can purchase a multi family or SFR and house hack.

Your opportunity is also what's difficult, having virtually unlimited options :)  

I didn't invent this, it's the metrics of online media today. 

Just joined few weeks ago. We are currently preparing my real estate strategy, of course using the Bigger Pockets Strategy book, as a previous business owner in another industry, there’s a lot of good and refreshing i...

Gathering emails through something like Stayfi, having them follow my social media pages with a QR code inside the unit, sending discount codes to book on our direct booking website whenever they want, etc.

Currently I work as a Project Supervisor, we do rehab in multi-family units.

Small multi-family property is where I would start.  

The valuation and market value of a multi family property differs from a single family and you want someone that understands the distinctions if you go that route.

I actually have a wholesale oppurtunity on a multi-family Four-plex that I just promoted on the "Real Estate Classified" section of the Bigger Pockets website!

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.