Mortgage would likely be ~$1,150.Is there a step or path you would suggest that could align our investment goals with our living situation?

What should I say to distressed property owners on initial contact ?

House hacking is a wonderful first step to build sweat equity. 

I have just begun the first steps towards my first multi-unit house hack here in Orlando, FL, currently intending to utilize the VA Loan.

When estimating a budget that has been completed without a permit one has to consider that each subcontractor is going to have to come out initially (1x trip charge) open up the walls (demo cost) undo whatever has been done incorrectly & redo everything over again. 

Who is responsible for what AS WELL AS how do we value the properties if one partner wants out....or how to get out if you both want to sell...or one wants to sell to an outside person to step in...etc, etc. 

I have yet to take steps on investing as I'm taking the next 6-12mo to read and absorb as much information as I can.

Initially, we had 4 indoor units running off of 1 outdoor unit.

People want to own the asset, but they don't want to own the responsibility.I'm curious -- what steps are you taking to achieve that 18% ROI?

What would be my first step, etc.?