House hacking is the BEST way to get into real estate investing and that's how I personally got started as well too.

Of course, the one thing that I failed to address was the text question but that is applicable under TCPA as well.

A well connected agent can also tap into their network.. for instance, probate attorneys might know of people seeking short-term solutions.

@Shafi Noss Improving the land would be the simplest since there's already a driveway, electricity, and an old water well that needs to be jetted again.

I'd be happy to include you on our list as well so you could such receive weekly snapshots.

One thing to think about is when doing heloc on primary if you want to refinance you need to get their signoff as well as your primary loan which could cause complications.  

Well said! 

American Banks (like BofA and Wells) actually did lend in CR pre-2008 but that possibility disappeared after the crash.

The problem with Multi Family is that unless you or your partner have $10M or so of net worth and $1M in cash laying around as well as prior experience with commercial real estate, you can't get the loan. 

Well, those will need attention after every moveout.This is where your tenant screening comes in.