I know that you do a great job smoothing out any "rough spots" in the lending process, so that certainly helps when the deal starts to go sideways... 

Be careful not to violate any Fair Housing laws during this process.

If, through the process of renovating the property, the market shifts, do you have an alternate plan for the property, whether it be to live in it until the market improves, or convert it to a rental property, etc. 

After the operator exceeds 90 days in a calendar year, the conditional use permit process must be started.

Right now, I am an aspiring real estate agent specializing in investment properties while also in the process of developing an app!

I would just add that probate isn't really a painful process in most situations.

I realize I am not cut out for the entire REI process of consistently finding multiple properties for particular exit strategies. 

I like the notion of protecting peoples privacy to process.

And you can do it with little cash, 5% down conventional is better than 3.5% FHA.House hacking also gives you a chance to cut your teeth in all major skills: analyzing deals, buying process, financing, working with contractors, advertising for rent, background checks, property management.

Speaking of iteration, allow me to share with you the iterations and processes we go through in our Multi-unit Acquisition Program: After a client gets pre-approved for financing, we go through multiple deals to find the best ones that meet our metrics.