Here are some things to think about with a househack-https://www.biggerpockets.com/...The other option is to invest just in a straight investment property and rent where you live.

That being said, if they don't get back to you or ask for a discount/work to be done/cancellation, their earnest money "goes hard" and is no longer refundable.

I guess I was looking for a straight answer on opening and closing a new escrow since I have one in limbo but it still seems complex.

A lot of brokers already have close relationships with commercial sellers and could get you a better deal than if you went straight to the seller.

I buy appliances at a discount because I purchase more than anyone else in town.Without someone helping you in the local market, you'll have to put the effort in yourself and it may not be easy.

Two nights at a discount, no cleaner, one to three days in between: denied. 

This is from real life issues Ive had getting units going. 25$ a month discount got a 3 bed rented vs waiting months over a few bucks.

(in that area with that criteria). that's not to say you can't find a value add opportunity for a deep discount and put some sweat equity into it. if the numbers work at 400k and not 500k well then you found out you can't pay 500k. how can you get it with 400k?

During this one, I do see prices going down, but for the most part I don't see a 2008 crash again, where you could find properties at an 80-90% discount. 

One seller I spoke with noted they were seeing a 10-15% reduction in pricing - but for me, based on some offers I have made, I have not seen much discount (which just means I am not buying if my price is not right).I am curious on how other active note investors have seen the market so far.