The area of town (in my opinion) that is best for young professionals AND house hacking is east Dallas or North Oak Cliff.

Those professionals cost-$. 

AND you must maintain adequate reserves to take care of the disasters that may happen.Most of my clients fall into the first group above. 

Hello everyone,I'm currently diving into the world of medium-term rentals in the Bay Area and seeking guidance from seasoned professionals or mentors who can offer insights and advice as I embark on this journey.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions.Thank you for your advice.My thinking aligns with yours in that, at this stage, I lack the credibility and necessary funds.So, in the meantime, wholesaling seems like the right move for generating cash flow, familiarizing myself with the lingo, and expanding my network to build a list of buyers and potential partners.I've registered for a multifamily event next week and applied for membership in the young professional real estate group in my area.I do have one question, though, considering I'm at the beginning of my journey: What skills do you think I should develop to be useful? 

Who is the appropriate professional that I would need to consult about legal aspects and benefits of moving my rentals into LLC?

@Tarik Kafel recommend checking NARM.com for professional and licensed PMCs.Also, here's our copy & paste advice:Encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Did you have a professional inspection done and have you really gone over it to project what other repairs may be needed in the future?