I wouldn't invest in something just to invest because you feel like you have to, its a marathon, not a sprint so I would recommend being patient and waiting to house hack, but be ready when your lease is up so you can jump on a deal as soon as possible. 

You’ll want them to make your deals go like clockwork.

Anybody ever had to deal with this?

The more deals you analyze, the sharper you'll get.

I highly recommend reading the BP books for self-education and house hacking a 2-4 unit property for your first deal.

TIARV Park AND Self Storage~4 acres, commercial for $120K (google maps link)Pros: In city, city water & sewer nearby, city allows both rv park AND self storage in Commercial zone, ~$50K worth of timber on propertyCons: Neighbors nearby, traffic visibility not as good here, land needs to be logged/cleaned up - not a big deal reallySelf storage constructed probably out of shipping containers~3 acres, industrial for $135K (google maps link)Pros: clear flat land, higher traffic count between the coast and I5, seller will carry loanCons: zoning does not allow for RV Park, city services unavailable

Let me know if you need assistance with the numbers or structuring the best deal!

Look for a $30,000 to $70,000 deal.   2.  

You do the work, they fund the deal, you split the proceeds.Read some books to learn about other ways to invest without a lot of money.

Also, connect with other like-minded people in your community and attend as many in person (and online) meetings at your local REIA groups to network and connect + find out about off market deals and get on local wholesalers "buyers lists".Best of luck!