House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

As I learned more, I understood that screening was not a fixed process, but one that needed to be improved all the time.It wasn't just one person who had to deal with problems when underwriting deals.

Please don't advise bankruptcy, as that should be a last case resort.I had 1 very similar to this before.

My $0.02 is that it would be super helpful if your in-laws (or you) set aside a week or 2 to look at apartments in person and apply right away.

Currently house hacking with 2 roommates but I am looking to purchase my first true rental property.Hey Trevor, I personally invest in the Columbus market and have been doing it for the past couple years.

I started investing about 8 years ago personally, then decided to become a professional a few years ago. 

My personal opinion is that a shower door is nicer, but wondering if that's going to create maintenance headaches later. 

I don't personally utilize this strategy, but many other people do so successfully so you might look into that.

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

Welcome welcome, I recommend joining up with some local rest estate groups to network with in person and Facebook groups for investors, buy/sell, contractors, etc. to just be in the mix and see who is out there making deals and opportunities.