Hey @Devin Voelker,Glad to see you're jumping into homeownership with a house hack—such a smart strategy!

It’s probably a smart move that you did not allow the seller to talk you into closing prior to having access/possession of the property.

You’ve come to the right place to connect with some vary smart investors.

Quote from @Mei Zhu: Transunion Smart Move has an online application and screening that I recommend.Whichever you decide, make sure they provide a full credit report, not just a score.

@Ian Ippolito  you may want to get on Ian's mailing list  he is wicked smart and does very deep dive's into crowd funding and other syndicated investments then writes reviews on them..  

Given California's high property values, your plan to purchase a duplex or multi-family property is smart.

House hacking in Baltimore can be a smart move, but there's quite a bit to consider.The Baltimore market varies significantly by neighborhood.

Or you will need to come in with cash of your own if you want to purchase your replacement propety for cash.Your idea of starting with the 1031 to access 100% of the equity is smart.

They're typically hitting 7% cash flow - not the 15% we used to see in 2021 but still workable if you buy smart.

You’ve come to the right place to connect with some very smart investors.