This is a major reasons bay area investors look in the midwest in faster growing cities. 

I’m particularly interested in house hacking as my first strategy.I’d love to understand more about what to look for in strong investment markets, practical tips for house hacking, and the financing options available for first-time buyers.

My name is Angela, and I'm excited to be a part of this group!

Depending on the applicant's country of origin, this can give you insights into their credit history abroad.3.

Thanks for all your inputs making this a useful forum

Is this a correct understanding of the major steps?

Take a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog4.

Decide what you want out of this journey—cash flow, long-term equity, or both.

This is a flip.

I'm genuinely looking forward joining this investment community.