This was a simple question of what I should be expecting and wanting to know how these things tend to work with other people and whether I was thinking too much into it or not...

I can tell you Steve this simple conversation we are having is GOLD  for those in this business who may not realize fully how credit works. 

Of course, SDGE bills the highest price per kwh at the most common times.I'd recommend just going solar w/ a simple PPA or lease program.

So many watch HGTV or Youtube and believe this stuff is simple and basic.

What are your goals with your investing and does a house hack fit in with those goals or will you be better doing a simple owner occupied deal?

It was super simple no fees other than the appraisal and a small processing fee.

Hi All, I'm currently learning about cap rate and would love your input in order to make it more simple for me as well as others that might see this.

simple!

Try to keep it simple.

Don't forget to keep it simple 👌.I work full-time as a Project Engineer, I'm also a Realtor (specialize in working with investors) and I'm also Investing Full-time.All these are not easy if I don't have the "Personal Motivation" to keep going no matter the amount of external motivations.I will suggest you stick to a Real Estate Niche and get great at that niche first before diversifying to other Real Estate Niches.Goodluck and don't be a stranger.