Also, institutional lenders are going to want to "source" the down payment funds and they typically won't allow borrowed funds.

I'm looking for an asset protection attorney who specializes in real estate investing and a similarly experienced source who can recommend the right insurance coverage.

hello Nicholas thank you for taking the time to read my little blog and responding, I am not quite sure what house hack is would you be able to describe it more to me and any sources I could use to look more into that ?

I sourced, put together, and ran the deal.

Overall I think it is a good gameplan.One other option you might consider to scale faster perhaps is to buy the 1st two as owner occupied. 

@Nichole Bretag - While BRRR is still a good option in certain markets, I think it is much harder today then a few years ago. 

Every time I look for options, I can't seem to find anything.Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated.Thank you!

The other option would be to go conventional with 5% down.

As such, one of the biggest drivers of mortgage rates are other options investors have for returns.

Yes, Vermont towns have the option for a 1% local options tax in addition to the 12% combined tax above.