The one residential is moving out, so I could go with an owner-occupied FHA or conventional loan.  

Investment Info:Single-family residence other investment in Los AngelesGilmore Homes - Gilmore Loans, LLC is launching its affordable housing model soon, the MG 599 Modern Model.

I want to start house hacking and living a life of financial independence by the summer of 2025.

Desirable houses that I have seen are starting at 650k, but I was wondering if there are other sources to look instead of online postings. 

I’m just beginning i want to learn more about doing corporate housing with insurance so looking to network 

There are a few houses on a street where I already have a house.

(So yes, you may win the auction for $12,000 owed to the HOA -but now the first mortgager will come after YOU if their primary mortgage isn't paid... and you can be sure the original owner isn't going to continue to pay that if they are out of the house). 

That's what everyone was doing 20 years ago and it resulted in a housing collapse.If you borrow 100%, you are over-leveraged and at risk of failure.

Just across the bridge, in Colbert County, is more modest housing, also.

Seeing pilings needed for the house and water front pilings at water edge.  4.