I want to begin investing with a house hack, but more generally use this position (with it specifically being in the RE industry) as a jumping-off point for a career in investing, eventually full-time. 

We tried to talk multiple times and calmed things down eventually.

@Nick SansiveroTerrific question and timely for us.

So far in the past 5 years, we haven't had any issues, but you're right, all is takes is one time and things can hit the fan really quick.  

Also, what other platforms are people using for rental price comparisons and have you found them useful/accurate to help you rent your home in a reasonable amount of time?

Yet, here I am in typical parent fashion, making my first BP post about my child instead of myself.99% of real estate investors do not do it full time, so I would say go to college for what he can earn an income off of and wants to do.

Unless you're getting family memories and like using the place then it might be time to cut losses and move to a new investment. 

For first-time flippers, are you also having a hard time getting funded?

I'm so appreciative for your insights and taking the time to respond! 

The time consuming part is not finding out the date of the auction or getting a list of the properties, the time consuming part is scouting the properties and doing the title search work.