They are not experts in plumbing. 

LeadSherpa is a good service i had a lot of experience with if you want to go that route.The two best strategies I’ve found are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be expensive, but it can also yield highly discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.

New HVAC, plumbing, electrical, floors, kitchen, baths & added a deck. 

Purchase price: $55,000 Cash invested: $110,000 Sale price: $205,000 This was a 1950 raised home that needed extensive foundation repairs as well as all plumbing, electrical and subflooring.

Does the 60% the condo-hotel takes include the HOA fees or utilities or replacement of furniture/repairs to the unit like plumbing or stuff like towels and sheets etc?

There is a cinder block structure on it now that is basically a 1BR, 1BA shell with plumbing fixtures, but no kitchen.

As an accredited investor you have access to hundreds of new potential syndications every month (and crowdfunding deals which are the same thing except are allowed to market on the Internet).You may want to start off on a site like CrowdStreet or FinResi , where you can view the variety ( different types of asset classes, strategies, stances) and start to come up with your own method for looking at deals (which matches your unique, personal  risk tolerance, financial situation and financial goals).Thanks Ian.

That weird uncle everyone has will be glad to help take care of any family member disputes with unconventional methods, boating accidents, hunting accidents happen every day.

Go to the local online property tax records. there you can get owner name and mailing address. that would be the simplest method.

It requires some work—you’ll be a landlord after all—but the financial rewards can be significant.If you’re willing to live near your tenants, take on property management tasks, and want to grow your investment portfolio, this strategy could be a game-changer for your financial future.Final ThoughtsHouse hacking with a multifamily property is more than just a way to save on housing costs—it’s a proven method to accelerate your real estate investing journey.