It seems we are facing a similar problem; real estate is not just a numbers game, which is contrary to the thinking of most investors.

Without factoring in tax benefits and principal pay down, you're $1800 ahead of the game by house hacking.

Those two items will vary quite a bit depending on the house.

Others will get financially damaged or emotionally damage and they are out of the game.. 

Glad you enjoyed even if your end game is different. 

The Pacific Northwest is competitive, so leveraging those connections can be a game-changer.Second, when analyzing deals, ensure you’re building a framework to assess not just the property’s performance today but its future potential.

I've seen some well-known syndicators brag about having "skin in the game" when the truth is they invest $100,000 in $25 million deal but take home $250,000 or more in fees.

@Stuart Bartle welcome to the RE investing game.  

Hi All, I am very new to the Real Estate investing game and haven't pulled the trigger on any properties yet.

I wouldn't recommend trying to do something like this right off the bat, I think you need to get into the game and really know what you are doing before taking on that level of risk.Happy to chat more over a phone call or direct message if you want more insights or have more specific questions!