@Abigail KingStarting a first house hack in Peoria, IL involves researching, education, financing options, and management tips.

I’m fairly new to the BP forums and BP site in general, But I have been very active on the podcasts and books stacking education and knowledge in the real estate field. 

Watch the videos, contact his constituents and as always, make an educated decision for yourself

I've dedicated a considerable amount of time to reading books, tuning into podcasts, and educating myself about the real estate market.

@Kenneth JohnsonTo invest in real estate, build a strong financial foundation, educate yourself, network, start small with house hacking, FHA loans, and savings, consider creative financing options, build sales and negotiation skills, and have realistic expectations.

You could make the same amount of money (or more) without the time, stress, or energy required as a DIY Landlord.If you do decide to manage yourself, you need a quick education.

Just getting started, and doing a lot of reading, listening to podcasts and educating myself.

So as to not rehash everything here again this week I'm going to lock this post as well because I do feel that the information that needs to be available to the public to make informed decisions is out there, and I don't want this to turn into trolling with no educational value to the community.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

As others have mentioned, there are a lot of rules you will need to follow so please make sure you’re educated.