Thanks to all of you ...I currently use a rental company but was curious as to what of those who do their own rental and hassle with cleaning and maintenance between customer stays did.I pay 20% and my HOA is $750/ month..making it hard to make a profit

What is your best method of determining hot rental areas?

We really love the BRRR method and see that being the method we will choose to acquire our properties. 

@Jonathan EscobarIn the situation you described, most people do the BRRRR method.

I wanted to switch my method to taking out a mortgage and house hacking it to build wealth through that, but I dont have the time to build my credit (I have since started paying my monthly balance on the student loans and have opened a credit card and am making payments for the full amount)(I have seen noticeable jumps in my score since starting these payments).

No points, clean flat 15% no matter what not even APR. 

Usually they will search for apartment brokers or commercial real estate brokers that specialize in apartments  so you're going to need to approach it from that angle.The most effective method to find off market deals is to call the owners directly.

@Justin Dyer 2 things:1- I am a partner in a property management company in Richmond, VA and invest in Richmond using the BRRRR method.  

On your commercial property, you might need a cleaning company, a roofing company, and a lawn service too, all of which you'd be managing.I'm guessing the tenants are not Triple Net....You might ask all those folks if they know anyone who is a PM. 

Appreciate the cautious words surrounding the BRRRR method.