Some markets have recovered to being at pre-covid levels, but most have not.

@John O'Leary this is exactly what I am seeing from the pre-foreclosures that I am calling.

Since you are in escrow seems like it's pre-foreclosure not an auction sale? 

Could you advise on the best methods to find a mentor and network with professionals in this field?

I feel like this is a skill totally worth having.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

There is some noise in this comment, but overall I appreciate it, especially on LinkedIn, where everything is an echo chamber of "I help create passive income for busy professionals", "Invest like the rich", "create financial freedom through real estate".  

Because, house hacking can produce great returns, it’s highly flexible, it teaches you essential RE investing skills, but (compared to more advanced strategies like BRRR'ing, flipping, wholesaling, or out of state investing), it is comparatively lower risk, simpler and more beginner-friendly—and therefore has a higher likelihood of success.Here are the top reasons house hacking is the bestway to get started in REI:1.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Less debt, more cash and a better credit score have a very high success rate. when I did my sub to in earnest was pre 2007 when it was legal to rescue someone from foreclosure and then rent back to them.. it is no longer legal in OR or WA to do that..