It depends on your strategy.

On the day of sending EMD to escrow a business deal came my way. 

We have been in business for over 20 years and are NARPM members for over 15. 

That was my primary strategy when I bought my house and it is working out great! 

Lots of folks priced put of Fishtown are moving north and Richmond Ave had been slowly bringing in new businesses. 

I know of only a few people that own rentals as a secondary aspect of their primary business.

It's the best way to gain experience, work with buyers and make money while you're growing your business. 

Hey Charles, Congrats on making the jump and diving into a specific area and strategy!

Posting the same question in multiple forums.After reading through, I learnt the lessons and applied it as regards questions I would normally ask about my interest in wholesaling as a strategy to starting in the Real Estate Industry, I realize a whole lot of persons had same questions and I learnt from the Responses on the various discussions.It also changed my perspective in the way I approached the vets in the house, right now I just want to connect, I mean we are seeking financial freedom and for most of us that is time to do what we want and if I don't have regards for your time by being valuable to you, then I don't regard you enough.

I plan to get a property later this year and employ the house-hacking strategy (I already have the funds for downpayment and closing).