The lenders were very good and communicating at first, but as we got close to closing, we could not reach a single person in the company during business hours.

My goal is to start with a house hack on either a single-family property with an ADU, a duplex, or a quad.

Sounds like you've started your research on OOS investing, but the single best piece of advice I can give you is to establish a trusted investor-friendly agent who will be your boots on the ground once you decide which market you want to target.

Hi,I am an investor in single family homes and am interested to use my equity in them to start investing in multi unit shopping center retail.

Zach, you have so much God given talent, which is why you've seen success in the single family space.

@Trevor McCormick,Is there a specific reason to only look at a single market. 

The masterminds often encourage students to finance the new-car like entrance fees on a credit card, on the promise of just a single deal covering all the entrance costs. 

There are also a few important laws to consider; including, 45-day return requirement for security deposits, the eviction processes, and Indianapolis' mandatory inspections for single-family rentals. 

There’s no single right answer to every situation, but the more you educate yourself and build your network, the more confident you'll become.Lastly, don’t hesitate to ask questions here, no matter how small they seem.

It's a super affordable real estate market where you can still find deals that hit the 1% rule anywhere from $120-180k for a single family (or $200-250k for a multifamily) purchase price.