My team and I are actually hosting one this week in the Bellevue area.

If there is one thing I would do different is: I would invest Out Of State in markets that had sustained growth, strong job numbers, were safe and desired, and had favorable Landlord laws. 

No one will ever thank their landlord for doing them a favor- at some point, they'll have to pay market rents and you'll be the evil slumlord when that day comes, no matter how nice you've been up until that point. 

It has not been favorable for both parties.

Hi @Leonard La Rocca III welcome to BPWith a goal to house hack your option will be much better and tremendously more favorable.1. $50k gets you the house but leaves you very little room for value add. 

This strategy takes advantage of forced appreciation & favorable primary residence financing. 

Ensure you work with a team that is familiar with them (accountants / lawyers).A 1031 exchange is a way for real estate investors to defer paying taxes on the sale of investment property.

With this structure, lenders can offer more favorable terms, including lower interest rates, making your investments more profitable in the long run.

Even brokers in a rush to make quick money sometimes partner with unethical lenders, further perpetuating these issues.In real estate investment, we are all part of a larger team.

This organization will help you manage cash flow, plan investments, and operate like a true CEO.6.Build Your Network: Real estate success is a team sport.