I was able to use creative financing strategies to get it for 640k with no money down (except for closing costs).

Thank you all, i am still troubleshooting.from my experience so far it is not the IPM(integrated property management) software that is the problem, it is just the way VRBO is designed to work with these IPM that causes the issues.

I'm curious to hear if this is a common strategy?

No matter what strategy you pick, sacrifice is required.

I have a few questions regarding this strategy:1. 

I plan on house hacking far as strategy and Im just looking forward to getting started.

Which cities are best to execute this strategy? 

It is bought by the case but they are commercial grade and designed for what we do.

The core 4 is David Greene’s long-distance investing strategy and consists of a realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender.

I am running into budget and financing issues with that strategy being here in NW Washington State.