Except we do need to try and convert Dave from a Kansas State fan to an Iowa State fan, but we will try that another time. :)

Besides this, rather boring, pastime of writing code, I also happen to be extremely passionate about real estate, more specifically multifamily and I decided to launch a new project to develop an MVP of software solution that is tailored to the needs of property managers. 

I'm a big fan of the house hacking idea to start.

Not a huge fan of dropping that much to buy the loan down to 4.5% on a rental.

@Kevin GoldmanI'm not a fan of buying in all cash - tying on all your money on a property.  

You have the passion, but you want to find some connections in real life or start the ball rolling here and take that to a meetup.

Just be warned, I'm a obviously a huge fan: Nine five one, two one eight, seven zero two six.Steve B., I read this entire thread this morning.

To answer your other questions I'm a huge fan and leverage.

I'm not a huge fan of these short term leasebacks as you could have a serious problem on your hands if the sellers refused to move out. 

I’m a huge fan of the multi-family model of investing and would like to eventually build up to owning apartment complexes.