Initially, my goal was just to house hack so I could afford my own home, but as I did more research I discovered the world of real estate investing.

Fixed Income residents can lose their Homes because they can no longer afford the Taxes and Insurance.

Helpful to know what I can really afford.

@KL FurnungA buyer who buys a package will be less.The amount of buyers who can afford multiple properties over single properties is less.Furthermore, the person buying multiple properties likely is expecting some sort of 'discount'.I would put them all on the market individually - if you work with a good agent and title company, going through multiple closings shouldn't add that much complexity.Best of luck

He saying that they hauled  off new furniture which of course they didn’t.

I have some of my furniture on finance, a phone contract but nothing major.

Even if the tenant is great, just the act of moving furniture in and out creates wear on the property.

There are attorneys who can provide guidance that's affordable to a client who doesn't have a high net worth.  

Neither my dad nor my wife and I can afford to buy the home independently, otherwise I would.As far as the second home loan goes, I am very transparent with the lender.

You could say I will cover the short fall in loan proceeds up to $10k, or something you can afford.