I need some advise from other experienced investors that might’ve started their investing career with house hacking.My wife and I are close to agreeing on getting a duplex under contract in a good market.

The agent value comes in analyzing the value, neighborhood trend/knowledge, how to read/research the seller as to motivation, protective and trap clauses in the wording of the contract, which lenders actually perform, which title companies to avoid, which inspectors to use/avoid, how to negotiate when problems occur prior to closing, etc, etc.....all of which You you are not experienced/competent in.So, You decide.

I'm hoping that a clever, experienced investor can help me.

If others are investing in the neighborhoods you've honed in on, talk to them.When I first started, having an idea of where I may invest, and questions about certain topics are areas is a much better convo to have with an experienced investor than to just go up with the general "I'm new and looking to get started but don't know how." 

I have been consistently researching and looking for deals but would feel more comfortable working with someone who is experienced rather than jumping in myself with no experience at all.

Hi, I would like to hear from other experienced landlords how long it takes for you to get an apartment in rentable shape, I'm talking in a situation where  it's not in terrible shape, kitchen bathroom are ok, walls aren't Coming apart .

I have many questions about flipping homes in and around the Chicagoland area. Is there anyone that has done more than 10 flips? Thank you in advance.

Be prepared to have the inspector out a few times unless you are super experienced. 

Also, are there any good real estate agents in Daytona who are experienced working with investors, and have any insight on the area?

Hello,I have heard and seen many different responses / information to the following question, and hope a CPA or an experienced professional in the topic can shine some light on this:"Can you write off travels to / from if you are traveling only to view properties and meet with a property owner / real estate Investor / etc.?"