At some point, you will have realize that you need to put the book down and just get on with it.So what is the best way to start in this field (assuming you got educated and understand the basics). 

Top of my head:1) it doesn’t matter what prices you put in your lease, you can only charge them actual costs, I wouldn’t bother. 2) You’re removing all incentive for the tenant to clean up and take care of the property.

This allows you to put less money down, you need a place to live anyways, and the interest rates and fees tend to be better than for investors.

We're currently in the process of narrowing down venue options and would love to hear any recommendations from those familiar with the area.

Heads in beds is physical.

Use it to buy-down your loan, offset some closing costs, or pay your coach.I love that it forces buyers to realize their agent isn't free to them. 

Lenders typically require down payment amounts of 20-25%. 

So, in sum, house hacking can be when you are able leverage low down payments in order to control an asset (use an FHA loan and rent out the other rooms/units, use the VA loan with no down payment to ultimately turn the property into a rental property, etc.). 

@Brian Jasinski Sit down with them and have a conversation.

A 2/1 in Hagerstown was getting almost $2,000 (Newly Remodeled) now we're down to $1,600 plus.