I am definitely trying to accelerate my path to financial independence so I'm all about the active investing right now and I think my first step will be to house hack to offset the astronomical housing costs while also building equity.

I have gotten conflicting info from brokers, independent consultants and government officials.

If you look at the actual statistics whether a dem or rep is in power has little influence on the actual economy. 

Statistically, the percentage of distressed sales is below 3% nationally.  

There are not going to be interested in reading how to become financially independent or how to start a new business.

I think you have to evaluate the components independently: the deal, the price, the financing - if you can get a lower price by using bank funding and your rates are also better using bank funding, thats two reasons not to do seller financing.The only reason I would pay more is to get a closing cost credit to preserve cash.The fact that you know there are is good, but not a major factor,  I'd leave that aside for the consideration of the deal.

I guess my question is more, should I wait until I am more financially independent to do it on my own, or go after the deal if I am able to get it.

If the house needs a sump and a pump installed for the first time ever, then it's closer to reasonable, IMHO.I used Foundation Recovery Systems to install a sump pump and drains in my rental house in Independence, MO. 

Hi Bailey - lots to unpackage here.Do you have independent funding or funding from a W2 to support your real estate goals?

It needs to be part of the contract.Also make sure the insurance is part of your Management software and not an independent coverage.