3 Key players you need to get on your team and talk to at least once a week 1.

It would be casual, no pitches, just getting to know each other, maybe sharing some wins/frustrations, questions, etc? 

In real estate, everyone you work with is your partner, you should plan on winning together or sharing in the challenges together.

Prove that you're in this game as a long time player and bring everything upfront to the table to include proof of funds to close and preapproval letter. 

With the rents increasing in our area, house hacking has helped many renters that renting a studio/1bedroom was too pricey for their budget, so it is a win win situation.

You can't win an argument with me, because I am careful what I say.

We used the services of the listing agent to help us win with two other offers.

Maybe a house will sell for higher value, but if real money is in sale of the property, then primary residence wins over investment property.A passive real estate investor might be better to first own a primary home.

Buy it, fix it and re-sell it at a profit.On option b, Everybody wins. 

Criminally prosecuting an LLC owner, when there is a tenant responsible for lawn care and local PM managing seems like a case you could argue and win.