Get a local vantage point with local relationships, otherwise you'll be one of the MANY investors that stay for awhile but sell / exit quickly because they didn't build a strong foundation...My two cents! 

If you can, go several times, so you can watch it happen from the foundation all the way up.If you live close to a store like Home Depot or Lowe's, sometimes they have free classes on "how to install a ceiling fan" or "how to paint". 

The foundation has cracks and the driveway needs to be redone.

I do have a rental but my probable foundation issue(s) are with my primary residence, which I had considered house hacking.

11DefineConsult an interior designer12PlanCreate project plan (timelines, key dates, who to contact)13PlanCreate budget and brainstorm financing options14PlanSecure financing15BuildGet permits and licenseses16BuildGet water/electricity/power hookups set up17BuildPrepare for build (e.g. lay foundation)18BuildBuy structure19BuildBuild and remodel structure (insulation, electric, siding, etc.)20BuildBuild out interior design (e.g. paint, decorate, etc.) and buy appliances/decor21BuildBuild out lawn and landscape22BuildFinalize the exterior of the building (e.g. paint and fixtures)23MarketTake photos24MarketCreate listing25MarketCreate websiteThanks!

To get a solid foundation for myself I'd like to buy at least 1 property to house hack in Colorado each year with a 5% down payment for the next 2-3 years.

From my experience, I recommend preparing a solid foundation to show potential investors you're serious.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Once you have this team in place, you should have the foundation to invest in any market confidently while not being there physically. 

if it's a manufactured home on a permanent foundation then it may not be an issue