Just do it for one year, and you will see results fast.The issue is when you pick one strategy, then a month later, you want to change, then 3 months later you want to do something else, then 2 years later you have not done a deal yetin my journey, I was broke, so I started wholesaling, then I expanded to Fix and Flips, then to rentals, then owner financing and notes and commercial properties.

Seems like you are starting to question the conventional wisdom. 

This started as a nice cabin getaway for the family and turned into a rental.2.5 - 3.5 hr drive depending on where you're coming from and what time you're traveling.You may also want to look into Tannersville, Warwick, Greenwood Lake. 

I am open to considering other strategies I just really like the house hack idea and think it would be a great way to get my investment career started.

I don’t want to lose my mort rate.

In tenant friendly states like Maine and MA, a small error in the paperwork could result in the process starting all over again.

home depot and lowes is a great way to start . amazon is awesome from small to large items and sometimes have sales . some of the contractors you work with will also be able to source materials from their established relationships of suppliers .

Best time to start is today.

It starts at 8% rate.

No big.I get to the house and get started.