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I also passed on regular 1031 exchanges because you’re either transacting in an up market, where you often settle for lesser properties so you can complete your exchange, or you’re selling in a down market where your initial sale is compromised.

My niche was looking for areas that were run down but getting ready to gentrify (or so I thought, sometimes it's just a guess or gut feeling :-)Drive around the areas you have selected as possible money-makers and then drive, drive, drive.

On the first house, if it was all the way down to studs then you can do a lot of inspection & examination. 

I try to avoid HOAs for rentals but if you're going down the townhouse route you can't, need to be careful with them.

I work with a network of investors who are ready to purchase, and this process can actually speed things up for you.”Most sellers will appreciate your honesty, and you’ll avoid any potential issues down the line.Final ThoughtBeing honest and transparent isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s also a smart business move.

Pull down the listing and see what platforms are popular in your area, then list it there.

I'm just thinking years down the road when I have a little more risk tolerance it could be a good way to take advantage of other markets.

And if you have any suggestions/advice for someone who's just getting into house hacking please feel free to put them down.

With that said- there are other programs that can accomplish similar benefits in terms of minimal down payment options, etc.