It is somthing to watch out for when moving forward as it can cloud sound business sense.

I have read all materials and watched the webinars of each deal for the past 2-3 years. 

The deals are there, you just have to do your homework and watch the housing market for the area you want to do business in. 

What you are doing is like the gas fight in Zoolander:https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Meanwhile I had been living out of state and not watching the progress on a daily basis, come to find out a TON of little details got left unfinished or ignored and all the initial hype of the listing was received with feedback of half *** work.

They can be great investments, but watch out for HOA fees.

I get to watch the project from start to finish, and thats pretty exciting. it hasn't started yet.

Talking San Fran watch this!

Have been watching podcasts and BP forums to see if it's possible for me to purchase or invest in property while I house-hack it.

I have learned a lot by reading from various sources (including BiggerPockets) and from watching / listening to hours and hours of YouTube videos.