Since then I have been viewing properties and today I saw one that I thing the numbers might make sense and I am ready to make an offer. 

At the very least, I would start by identifying an investor focused agent in your area, get pre approved and start looking into putting in offers on a house hack. 

VA loans offer competitive interest rates and no PMI, making them ideal for house hacking and multifamily properties.

Purchase: He says banks don't offer 30 year loans for CRE.

I reviewed the IRS publication 523 for additional guidance but it's not clear to me (non-tax fellow) if I am exempted from capital gains. 

i.e. if I sell my Primary in January 2025, and I cannot find a replacement Primary to purchase (or cannot win any offers) - can I stay with a family member - until I am able to find AND win an offer on a replacement Primary residence? 

BP family, I am a new investor in the Grand Forks North Dakota area and am wondering what type of rates to expect and or offer when looking to gain Private money.  

@Daniel TorresWhen you mention “investors” that plural means in most instances you would need to file for a sec exemption unless it’s one investor for one deal (or in CA can do trust deeds).It’s up to you whether you offer debt or equity.

Those are probably the biggest pieces, the rest is talking to other investors, surround yourself with these folks, build the relationships, run the numbers, get comfortable with the numbers, and start writing offers. 

Great addition Jonathan, thanks!