Podcasts, Books, and Mentors you find by networking.I'd pick up a copy of Set for Life by Scott Trench as it has a good framework for financial independence, especially for a newer investor.

So, basically, they are using a concept that was developed between 80-110 years ago, during periods of bias, as a framework to study the potential existence of that same bias.

I can pay out of pocket for the replacement in this situation, but I wanted to keep it within a business framework.

I'd still say TK is not the best way to invest for the most sophisticated investors, but I'd gladly tell people that investing with you is as equitable as it can be within that framework...

I have to agree with a few of the other members, I wouldn't go through with this property.My typically framework for house hacking is make sure to run your numbers for both while living in the house hack (lowering your living expense to less than what it would be to rent in your area) and post move out where you need to be at least break even after accounting for your monthly payment + maintenance, capex, vacancy, property management.

A framework I've found useful is The Real Estate Development Matrix developed by Lawrence Kohlhepp, who is a real estate professor at Johns Hopkins. 

You can find a ton of FREE information on Biggerpockets.The thing is, are YOU one to put the extra effort to do it yourself OR would you like to buy someone's FRAMEWORK to speed up the process.My STR course is 4 times that for buying a short term rental. 

@Salvatore Lentini   -  I just want to lay out the framework of options and typically which is cheapest and the best options for an investor by number of Properties Owned:1-5:   Conventential loan through a traditional mortgage company or bank (Caveat: if you are self employed this can get challenging.

This is because the IRS provides a framework for cost segregation, not a bright light method.

There's a lot that goes into it I know but having a framework to explain to an out of town buyer is a must.As for electrical and plumbing, call local experts and get quotes for redoing an entire house.