We learned from trial and error. 3 of our houses are located across the country.

Most of the methods are the same or variations of one's that have been utilized for over 50 years.  

We all learn through trial and error so if you have money to throw around then I say try RDC but if you're like me and you need every dollar you can get for that asset column then I would circle back to this if you feel you can't self educate yourself.

To come up and speak about some trials and tribulations they went through to get to where they are now. 

Some of it is just trial and error.   

Once you search the Meetup site, you'll find extended groups that are a variation of these.Round Rock MeetupAustin - Big Daddy's MeetupAustin RENC - Phil and Shenoah Grove's Group

Close to the end of the 5 minutes it is required for our Negotiators to make a verbal "trial offer" (less than what they said they wanted for their property).Have fun - this is a great business ---- Charles

If there are leases in place, security deposits, trialing 12 documents, etc then you would want to ask for those types of items.

I have helped a great deal of clients succesfully pull off variations of the house-hacking strategy, so I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.  

I personally like to keep my assets involved with a variation of markets that I'm familiar with.