Readers should seek professional advice.

@Madison SloanTo start house hacking, focus on saving for your down payment, researching target markets like Salt Lake City or North Idaho, and building a strong team of professionals, including an agent and lender.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Managing tenants is no easy task, it takes such a wide skill set. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Make sure to prepare a professional proposal, highlight your STR track record, and be transparent with your financial projections.

The 60% LTV is based on the ARV, and that is why practicing calculating the ARV is an important skill that can be learned over time and with a lot of practice. 

There are lots of local REI professionals in the area I’m happy to connect you with.

Many “wholesalers” get all excited when getting a property under contract only to discover that a thorough inspection by a knowledgable professional results in repair costs 2 - 3 times higher than they calculated.