My preferred options are:1. house-hack with a duplex under ARV; live in one unit => renovate => rent the other unit2. buy a SFH under ARV that could be converted into a duplex (preferably adjacent units vs top/bottom) - I'm assuming the biggest challenge with this strategy would be separating the infrastructure for utilities; and costly.

However, have you explored other investment strategies?

If you’d like to explore these options or have questions about financing, feel free to reach out! 

A VA can help you compile lists of potential wholesalers, manage follow-ups, and even track responses from your marketing efforts—freeing you up to focus on high-level strategy and deal analysis.Hope these ideas help!

Any strategies beyond this would be appreciated.

I have no idea who I should reach out to for help, and I just do not understand how this person no longer responds to emails or returns phone calls.I hope someone can provide some guidance. 

You should jump into the weeds as long as you have a few exit strategies, know the market, have a stable 9-5, and emergency savings.

What contacts could I reach out to?

If a home is titled in a trust (or an LLC), the trust or LLC should be added as an additional insured to avoid potential disputes during a claim.To confirm, we reached out to an insurance carrier, who clarified:“A carrier can potentially deny a claim if the home is titled in a trust or LLC but the insurance policy is under the individual homeowner's name.

Feel free to reach out (DM, text, etc.) and I'm happy to share some advice from my own journey.