I would appreciate insights from experienced investors on potential exit plans or strategies you'd leverage if you found yourself in that situation.house hack with lowest down payment that makes sense.. refi and then go buy another house hack in two years do that 5 times over ten years and now you have 10 to 20 doors.. choose locations you would live in thereby mitigating risks of buying poor areas that are tough to manage 

I’m over trying to live with anyone. lol.

I hear owners live in Chicago. 

As with any market you don't live in you'll need to find a good team. 

I live in Redondo Beach, California.

Sure, house hacking is finding a house that can reasonably divided into two areas allowing you to sublet one side or one floor of the house while also allowing you to live there. 

It's great insight since the tenants are living their normal life there versus a staged home.You may be able to talk with the tenants if they are there when you see the property.

I'm currently living in Jefferson City but I'm looking for distressed SFHs to buy in St.

My minimum is $10k (guessing you’re in a lower cost of living area).

In addition, the service is often less than stellar and you are locked in to their providers.