In those markets sales are perking up now when inventory gets listed and as I said stays consistent to the end of OCT or so.. 

Sequence of follow ups on concrete blocks delivery since Jan 2023.23rd Jan: First follow up response - concrete blocks will take time since it's the slowest part. 24th Feb: Second follow up response - still waiting on block delivery schedule from the vendor.21st Mar: Third follow up response - vendor said they will have a batch of deliveries going out next week. 28th Mar: Fourth follow up - haven't heard back.6th Apr: Fifth follow up - haven't heard back.

That particular area is known for clay deposits in the ground that can really mess up foundations.

I'm sure he could give you some pointers on setting up a business and creative ways to save money.

If it's not an outright scam it is set up to take advantage of the landlord. 

-"analysis paralysis" is mostly a made up nonsense phrase intended to get people to go ahead and buy real estate even if they aren't ready to do so. 

Most of the “deals” have no meat left on bone except for maybe a long term rental hold after repairs.They ironically sponsor a lot of the meet ups I’ve been too here in DFW. of course they do they live and breath on newbies..  

House hacking is an amazing strategy when utilized correctly, and can set you up for future success.

Personally, I wouldn't open up a home that isn't in good repair, from a liability standpoint if nothing else.

As you may have found in your search, there are lenders that will lend up to 80% of the appraised value on investment properties and don't require an appraisal.Let me know if you'd like me to point you in the right direction.I have not; I'm still working on acquiring my next house hack, but when I need it, I'll probably use a combo of hard money and margin loan.