Im using Daniel Hyman's service this year, MyOnlineAccount, its nice being able to just upload all my docs in the cloud to get this started.

Due to prices, I started invested in RI in 2019 and now have 4 multi family properties.I would ask, why 20% down and not 3.5% (FHA) or 5% (Fannie Mae) if you up on occupying the home?

It depends on your financial strength, the quality of the property, how many properties you own, etc.I like to start with one significant expense and three months of vacancy.

I’m not sure you could really scale a STR on Shopify but you could always start there and migrate to another platform. 

I didn't have much imagination for it. 5 years ago I started looking at buying a larger home I could house hack because it allowed me to get a larger property than I could afford.

If you're up for some delayed gratification and tax free cash, I think it's a fantastic idea.I would recommend starting with a paint, flooring, kitchen, and bath renovation - more of a cosmetic fixer that can still qualify for conventional financing.

I mentor a few investors especially just starting.  

If your clients/or yourself put the time into learning and figuring out a niche in the RE world that excites you, start looking for deals that make sense and always run the numbers.

I'm looking to get started in wholesaling commercial real estate.

Regardless, start with zoning.