I'm just trying to clarify Bob's point, since his tone/form of expression seemed to be making people focus on the wrong things.Personally, I see where Bob is coming from.....but I don't think it is feasible for most investors here.  

I know it's hard to tell my tone through text but you are absolutely right about the "it doesn't matter if you are right or not you can't afford 15 lawyer like they can" bit - which is really unfortunate.I don't assign contracts any more but I'd absolutely love to get the contact info for the investigator you are speaking with.

Owners are more likely not interested in selling and especially not below market value.To make you all understand this better consider this:First, you need to understand what a motivated seller is.A motivated seller is not someone that wants to, needs to, or has to sell their house.A motivated seller is not even someone that falls on their knees begging you to please buy their house now in cash fast NOW! 

If I was going to house hack I would to to NE.  

Coastal properties are more likely to need Flood insurance. 

Then at some point he realized theyre going to need to pay a commercial appraiser.

As long as you aren't going to need any of the rental income, you have a sizeable IRA balance, and you have an expert on your side, it might be worth looking into.

If you use the software and mess up, it's not only going to need to be fixed on one person's tax return, but six. 

I do think certain people are just wired to need their place to be exactly how they need it to be before they can relax (which I'm not defending, I know how frustrating that is as a landlord).

It increases focus, releases toxins that build up in the body, helps blood pressure...... among other things : )I also do stretching as well which keeps the muscles pliable and from tightening up.When I run miles and miles or do the elliptical for an hour it clears your brain from all the other stuff.