Quote from @Jaesung Jun: @Jaesung JunYou don't provide nearly enough information for anyone to realistically offer valid suggestions to you.House hacking involves buying a multi-family house.  

Lenders - Is there a preferred lender for multi-family housing that's owned by out-of-state investors?

Will the new properties be collateralized by the loan?

In real estate investing, the value you provide should far outweigh the payment you receive.As "The Go-Giver" by Bob Burg and John David Mann teaches:"Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value, than you take in payment."

I can gauge my own evaluation by looking at recently sold comps, their condition, exact location, etc.

Does your PM have a plan how they're going to handle it or do they need hand holding by you? 

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have both confirmed that buyers whose agents are compensated by the seller will continued to have access to financing through the agencies.

There are also ways to review properties for additional cash flow and the costs associated with that using equity or other means.Feel free to reach out or send me an email it only takes a few conversations and a step by step process.

I haven't done this as this is going to be my very first property, please feel free to ask any questions:Potential Rental Income: $1000/- month (Right now through housing, but rent is due for increase)Taxes: $2600/-Utilities Water/Sewer: $800/- (Rest of the utilities are paid by tenant)Purchase Price: $124,900/-

You are 100% on the right track. 2-1 buydowns are attractive options offered by sellers/builders to help improve monthly affordability but in all reality you aren't saving anything.