I know a lot of investors start from nothing at all and do great learning as they go, I’m sure I’ll do the same because I learn best hands on but I just felt so much more secure doing it this way and I’m just exploring my options on where to take it immediately after getting my license.

Build your reputation and confidence and move from there.

I prefer to not live in the ghetto and I have been exploring other ideas like purchasing a trailer and living in the backyard while fully renting out my house.Questions:What are some good areas to look for house hacking properties in?

Unless you have terrible credit or other financial hardships, I would strongly recommend you explore what low-down payment conventional products the local banks and CUs offer.

Dayton has a lot of small multi-families and it'd be worth exploring this strategy to get started (if buy and hold investments are what you are hoping to get started in). 

Thats my take on it at leastROI’s are pretty solid and there is (in my opinion) plenty of inventory.But be ware of neighborhoods, East Cleveland is pretty rough for example.When i first explored the market i saw all this incredibly cheap inventory which was in pretty good shape mostly but in parts where it would be a landlord/property management nightmare

Also I've heard landlord laws in NJ aren't as friendly as other states, so I'm not sure how plausible house hacking a SFR is.]I'm not throwing away my goal of buying a duplex just yet, but I am curious about exploring my options and potentially pivoting my goals if it makes sense. 

Find something strong.Educate and explore the numerous ways to invest in real estate.

BTW, Taylor is a syndicator and has a solid reputation. 

I am exploring round rock, Leander area for SFH  with 3+ bed and 2+ bath under 350k for at least breakeven any local agent there to help me out