The agent initially shared a strategy to price low and let the demand drive the price alternatively they also suggested that they can market to their select clientele and sell it off market.

And then stay focused on your strategy.

Luckily bank agreed to make repairs needed to pass four point.I had to get a renovation loan insurance policy where I paid for a year up front in escrow and they would pull $400 a month till renovations were completed and then I could find a new insurance policy and the remaining escrow would be transferred to the new policy.Paid $540 for an appraisal.

Now that I'm thinking about it more, insurance would be higher.

As @Nicole Heasley started, you have to be very strategic and have an exit strategy in place before the interest kicks in.

Following David Green's Core 4 strategy (realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender) gives confidence to invest anywhere.

For example, states like Texas have no income tax but higher property taxes, which can impact your strategy.

Hi Matthew,Have you reached out to other insurance companies for quotes?

House hacking is an amazing strategy and is how I got my start in real estate. 

Price vs taxes/insurance vs rents attainable ?