But you are on the right track.First is reach out to the Broker or preferably the Owner if available and request an NDA.

My friend got a line of credit on on a couple of his properties.

I've spent the last year or so (on and off) looking for my first investment property to house hack but have had minimal luck.

Bring it on). 

Aloha, BiggerPockets community!
I’ve been in the real estate business for almost three years now and have completed five deals: one buy-and-hold long-term rental, one short-term rental, and three fix-and-flip project...

Engage professionals to inspect major components such as the roof, plumbing (including sewer lines), foundation, drainage, electrical systems, HVAC, chillers, boilers, termites, exterior walls, balconies, stairs, rails, and concrete.

It looks good on paper, but its not in reality.

Have a weird layout property where the front door is on the 2nd floor and there is a set of wooden stairs to get up there.

As for who can help you transfer the property, it depends on the state.

The project dragged on for over a year, with constant headaches, budget overruns, and stress.