House hacking is for sure the best way to get into real estate investing (in my humble opinion)If you combining your incomes puts you where you want to be, I'd do that.

Sure, what you do will affect those latter two, but nothing about the realtor.Perhaps with in your setup the lawyer and accountant may need to confer, but the accountant will prepare the return according to whatever income/expenses you provide and whatever legal structure your lawyer puts together for you. 

Following is the income for all the unitsRentsNew Rents Expenses Unit 1: 1800 sqft $ 975.00 $ 1600Insurance $ 6,000.00 Unit 2: 1100 sqft $ 900.00 $ 1100Taxes $ 2,728.00 Unit 3:  1100 sqft $ 925.00 $ 1050Sewer Charges $ 4,800.00 Unit 4(Apartment): 700 sqft $ 700.00 $ 850Vacancy $ 4,000.00 Total $ 3,600.00 $ 4,600.00 Repairs $ 2,000.00 Yearly Revenue $ 43,200.00 $ 55,200.00 Total $ 19,528.00 Mortgage Interest Only/m$1,460.00$1,460.00Mortgage Interest Only/y$17,520.00$17,520.00Current Income Projected Income Net Operating In $ 23,672.00 $ 35,672.00 Cap Rate4.30%6.49%Cash Flow With Int Only $ 6,152.00 $ 18,152.00 Cash invested $200,000.00$200,000.00COC3.08%9.08%What are your thoughts on this deal?

With a duplex, you're building equity while getting some rental income.

With the potential rental income versus your mortgage and expenses, breaking even or making $200 a month doesn't leave much room for unexpected costs or vacancies.

I was considering being an agent because it would put me in the community, while potentially honing my skills and relationships while earning a solid income to invest pending my results.

Taxes $1200/yrNet Income: 2022 = $6,274 (before depreciation); Gross $51k; 62% occupancy2023 = $5,236 (before depreciation); Gross $45k; 57% occupancy2024 has seen so far, a decline in bookings.

It is income driven so you may not qualify.  2.

Look for ones that let you input costs, potential income, and estimated property value increase to get a rough idea.

Leave your W2 or just get some side income/diversify your investing portfolio?