This will affect things like required down payment, rates, and even which lending institutions would be willing to finance. i encourage you to look up warrantability for financing just so that you don't have surprisses when your 20% down buyer cannot finance that way.

Wholesalers are not regulated by Real Estate Agency, therefore not required to abide by certain laws and disclosures.

If you eventually convert the property to your primary residence and later sell it, the taxes would be prorated based on the ratio of time the property was investment property.These items should be addressed and discussed with your tax and legal counsel to ensure that the exchange is the best course of action given the restrictions and requirements. 

For example, if the refi lender requires 6 months of seasoning so that the refi is based on LTV rather than LTC, then your HML will likely be 7 months...

House hacking isn’t passive income; it requires time, effort, and a willingness to handle problems as they arise.### 4.

Furthermore, going direct to seller requires patience and people skills.

What I meant was avoid markets that are only cash flow markets.

These types of properties require experienced management to navigate the challenges effectively.

Are you agent yourself and what makes you say that you'll avoid buying a home under 1000 sqaure feet again? 

Duplexes are a little easier than 3-4 units with FHA since they don't have to meet self-sufficiency requirements.