Not only does it have excellent potential as a house hack, but it also offers significant upside for a live-in flip.

A few others have called out Hemlane, who appear also quite responsive here on BP and also offer a degree of repair/work order management baked right into their middle/upper tier offerings (versus having to bolt-on as with RentRedi + Latchel). 

Some cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, or parts of Texas offer cheaper homes with job opportunities nearby.If I were you, I'd focus on saving and researching markets that offer both affordability and growth.

The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you. 

People are spending 400k for an ADU but Boxabl offers a studio, with appliances, full kitchen and full bath for 60k.

What they will offer you is an appliance package, or closing cost help, or a low fixed rate loan. 

Please advise.ThanksMelAllstate: They offer a range of property insurance options.Farmers Insurance: Known for providing various insurance policies, including for rental properties.Liberty Mutual: Has a presence in California and may be able to meet your needs.Nationwide: Offers property insurance and may have suitable policies.Good luck in finding the right coverage! 

Depending on how it is done and what guarantees the government offers and requires of the released entities, interest rates could move slightly higher.

When you can access the opportunities first, you can qualify the lead first, analyse and find the best deals first, reach out and build rapport first , offer your solution first (rather than having your offer thrown on a pile of others the individual has already been given) and so on.

Finally found this one and took advantage of the low interest rates by winning the bidding war with an offer slightly above asking price.