Connecting with local GC groups in your area will help you connect with subcontractors, find out tips and tricks of the trade in your local area (since all areas and their real estate differ slightly).Also, have you considered the motivation behind building a brand-new duplex versus finding one on the market?

Thanks for the tips!

I would love to have some clarity and steering in the right direction as to the best source for FHA loan information and caveats, as well as any tips for a 22-year-old single investor planning on house hacking for my first real estate investment.

Evan Hiller was quoted in the Wall Street Journal article about the Nightingale/Crowdstreet deal debacle:https://www.riggsdavie.com/team/evan-c-hiller

How to Track Regulatory ChangesStaying up-to-date might seem daunting, but the right strategies and resources make it manageable.Key Resources:Local Government Websites: These often publish updates to zoning, rental, and housing codes.Real Estate Associations: Organizations like the National Association of Realtors (NAR) or local landlord associations offer regular updates and seminars.Newsletters and Blogs: Subscribe to reputable legal or real estate blogs for insights into upcoming changes.Professional Advisors: Build relationships with real estate attorneys and property management professionals who can provide guidance tailored to your market.Pro Tip: Set up Google Alerts for terms like “rental law changes” or “landlord regulations” in your area to receive real-time updates.3.

I’ve taken a million classes, read a million books and countless meetups but I know the best way to learn is by doing.

As I read your comments, I'm finding that we both used some of the same approaches. 

No excuses for being unable to read or understand it.

if it’s illegal today, I don’t want inspector to show up and have more problemsI read about houses build before 1957 so if in current condition I would go to the city to get permitted, would 7ft ceiling still be a problem?

.: I recommend you invest between your two ears as much as possible, whereas 20 K is not going to get you very far in and of itself.I have a masters (student loans paid off) and read 8-10,000 pages a year.