I remember the few experienced people I was able to speak with back in the day before online forums.

As for properly collateralized performing notes in Vegas I think those are quite safe.

When I did an online search for commercial multifamily lenders, most have a minimum lending requirement of $1M and I don't need that much. 

The only way to answer that in general (whether house hacking in today's market is still a good option) or for a particular property, is to learn how to run the numbers and analyze a specific property to see whether it will be able to stand on its own as an investment when you move out someday.There are a lot of resources here on BP for doing that but I'd just say, make sure the assumptions you're putting into your spreadsheet or deal analyzer are realistic.Make sure the rents (especially for vacant units or pro-forma #s) are realistic by doing your own rent comps; make sure the mortgage rate is realistic by doing some research online and/or talking to some mortgage folks; make sure insurance #s are realistic by getting a couple of quotes for the # of units and zip code / area you're looking in; etc.I hope that helps, and good luck 😊

The Subto community is like an online real estate country club where everyone is trying to help each other.

@Kishan Korsapati There should be a better articulated investment thesis than buying a home that is deemed to be in a safe area and cash flows.

If you work a day job in addition to your plans to pursue real estate in this way, then focusing in 1 city/MSA will drastically reduce your time spent focused outside your job, allowing you to keep your income high, your job safe, and your problems simpler.

A good tip is to reach out to contractors, visit local supply stores, and check out online resources for cost ranges.

Review their online financials/annual statements.

I don't care what anyone online says if you live there and have tenants at your home it will be a job.