Please offer any suggestions or wisdom!

I wouldn't say housing market in Austin has crashed ... we just bid on a prop this weekend in central Austin and it went to multiple offers, my friend just bought in N Austin and there were 12 offers on that prop.

Depending on the specific Cap-Ex on the Triplex, we might be able to remove that when calculating your income and either improve the loss or actually show some income.

I've been searching for and working towards purchasing my first investment property for years and years, every time I found one that fit, other local investors with more experience, more readily available funds or alternative financing, and more connections were already writing offers while I was touring the property.

Hello,I'm an investor based in Seattle seeking opportunities in markets that offer positive cash flow.

I do have other offers so that is a good thing. 

I specifically need really user friendly accounting features (including ability to sync with quickbooks and print checks directly from the site/software), customizable online application, and online rent-pay as an option (hopefully with free or very cheap ACH). 

Quote from @William Jett Turnipseed: Do you have any specific questions?

I visited a few properties out there last weekend, and I'm thinking of putting an offer in on one of them but I'm not sure if I should.

Considering your goal of house hacking a duplex, while FHA loans are common for first-timers, there are alternative financing options to explore:Conventional Loans: Need more credit and down payment, but offer flexibility. 203K Loans: Ideal for fixer-upper duplexes, bundling purchase and renovation costs.VA Loans: Great for vets—no down payment, competitive rates, and no mortgage insurance.Portfolio Loans: Private lenders, good for unconventional income or credit histories.Hard Money Loans: Quick, high-interest, good for investments or major renovations.With $30,000, mix it up—use it for a down payment, maybe pair with a conventional or FHA loan.