I personally think it is best to work with local professionals with a good track record. 

.: The applicant needs a social security number or an individual tax ID number (ITIN).

Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

By house hacking, you're immediately positioned as a landlord, which will adequately pressure you to learn how to structure your leases, screen applications, collect rental payments, resolve the nuances of managing tenants and addressing property issues, etc.

Readers should seek professional advice.

And it has been gaining recognition as a vibrant, desirable place to live, especially for younger professionals and first-time buyers. 

I'm Chris, cybersecurity professional, and getting into wholesaling in Austin, TX and Northern California (Sacramento, SF/Bay area), all areas I know intimately. 

Communicate with your tenant on tasks you are uncertain about and confirm if there are comfortable living with fixes you completed or if they would like a professional.

I got a letter and it just didn't seem professional in that there were grammar errors, etc. so it made me leery. 

By and large, QI's have very high ethical standards, and are sometimes overlooked as the engines of this tax saving tactic.]REPUTATION MARKERS 📊INDUSTRY STANDINGMembership in professional organizationsLeadership roles in FEAEducational contributions to the industryRelationships with major title companiesCLIENT RELATIONSHIPS 👥Testimonials from CPAs and attorneysReferences from title companiesLong-term client relationshipsTransparent fee structuresRELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS 🚩Overly familiar with your realtor/brokerKickback arrangements (illegal!)