I have done a couple transactions as an agent on a team and my wife and I are saving up to invest in our first property together. 

Now it seems to start at $150 and go up from there. 

Hard Money is expensive for a reason...

House hacking is an awesome strategy, if the numbers keep going up you will have built equity and cash flow when you move out of there.

Think really hard before you give that up. 

I also learned that you can purchase up to three properties thru a 1031 exchange. 

At this time, we do not allow builders to market any more ground up construction projects (pre-construction) as we have been made aware that there are significant delays in the construction industry.

I'd recommend reading up on the process more before you start (and local tax sales are coming up soon).

Very few people are geared up to transact in English or Spanish I would expect.  

Troy,First, the reason for the non-renewal is important.