A few quick tips and thoughts for you:- I caution you to try to mix too many goals into one investment/purchase - a place to live, a LTR, STR all wrapped into one will send you shooting wildly in all directions.

Any tips on how to best screen deals, next steps (reaching out to lenders, agents, property managers, timing), or anything else would be much appreciated!

On my normal internet connection, I'll search for organic vegetables, how I myself can save the earth from Climate Change,  new ways to cook kale and arugula,  modern movies and tv shows that glorify dysfunction and violence,   on my VPN pretend there's a Bill of Rights?   

The strategy of house hacking kept coming up, but there are not a whole lot of podcasts, or articles, or tips on how to make that work with a family and kids.

I plan on using these tips.

If anyone has suggestions/tips for getting into real estate investing/real estate career that would be much appreciated!

Moving outside, relax in the covered patio with ceiling fan and cable hook up or enjoy the fenced in back yard.

Thanks Randy for the tips. 

Basically just wondering if anyone had any tips for me in terms of what loan I should try and get.

Again, there are a lot of them, so be extremely picky.A pro tip- the realtor can recommend a top local mortgage broker.