In general, it is a tough RE market but house hacking is perhaps the best not real active option.  

Any input/real-life experiences would be appreciated! 

If a couple divorces and there is real estate with a mortgage involved, what is the best way to divide the asset?

I’m excited to join this vibrant group as I embark on my journey into real estate investing.

Fast forward 3-5 years from now and even though rates are down those same homes are now worth or selling for $50K to $100K more.You end up losing more money waiting for a rate to come down versus being able to buy a home for a lower sale price.

Outdated, not pretty, some just ugly and others real dumps.

Same for hard money loans, under 100k is typically not an issue as long as the ARV is 100k+.

Have a legal advisor or counsel review your documents before signing.These will make your ultimate exit strategy, post Hard Money financing period, much easier when: - preparing & submitting paperwork for individual tax returns - maintaining the note in good stating with consistent payments & digital payment history paper trail - digital and/or easy access to documentation - preparing for a Re-Fi, Conventional financing, payoff, or even Flip/Sale & deed/title reconveyance to remove the Hard Money Lein holider at the end of the note's term

Do hard money loans not really exist much that lend based on the ARV?

We had him as a guest on our podcast - the DC Real Estate Podcast, he was episode #10