Does anyone have any great techniques or salesmanship methods used to convince an HOA that a community facility would be worth the cost or temporary increase in HOA dues?  

Learn CREATIVE FINANCING strategies/techniques then focus on finding MOTIVATED sellers.

Great house hacking technique! 

Anyone recommend a good broker who can be creative and tailor my coverage to my goals/needs?  

Learn about different marketing and deal analysis techniques, legal implications, and unique business challenges associated with short-term and vacation rental property investing."

Depending on which goal you have, you should tailor your investment strategy to this goal.Full time career: real estate agent, mortgage originator, wholesaler are all potential options to look into.Quick cash: House flipping or wholesaling can also fit into this categoryLong-term wealth: Buy and hold would be a good strategy with possibly using house-hacking as an entry point hereThere are many ways to invest in real estate but once you identify your criteria and goals; finding the information to accomplish that is fairly easy with podcast, local real estate meetups, this forum, or books.

By taking these factors into account, you can develop a tailored investment plan that best suits your individual needs and aspirations.Location, Location, Location:Discover the diverse and vibrant neighborhoods within your desired location and uncover the areas with promising growth potential.

Meanwhile, the techniques and legal landscape surrounding real estate have changed significantly.Are there deals out there where you can put $5K down and make many multiples of that? 

@Bryce StclairAwesome post man, it’s never too late to get started and as you’ve pointed out, there’s not a single technique that will get us to the finish line!

Ideally I’d like to break in the market using the house hack technique while also using an FHA 203K loan, then scale up from there.