My idea is to offer my skills, such as social media management, painting, or assisting with various menial tasks, in exchange for the opportunity to learn the trade.

Or did you run some numbers or have some other set of data you're using to come to the conclusion that Westmoreland County is, in fact, an area conducive to being profitable in house hacking?

It's the least riskiest way to own income property in my opinion. 

Quote from @Hunter Hanlon Taylor: I ended up using The Mortgage Shop, LLC! 

One mistake could extend the tenant's stay for months without any income, not to mention the stress it could cause.

Alright y'all, I've listened to podcasts and read books for long enough.

I had the same experience.

This is such a loaded question @Jon Greves.The first thing I would do is read the posts in this forum.

I'm particularly passionate about the Indianapolis, Lafayette, and kokomo Indiana area. 

No one is going to insure you with knob and tube so you need to focus on selling or doing the rewiring.