You need to get connected with wholesalers in your market.

And, I'm not sure where it connects with what you wrote, honestly...The National Association of Realtors statistics is 75% of new real estate agents drop out in the 1st year, and 90% by the 3rd year. 

For you, living in a househack is a means to an end.That being said, I once moved into a house with a bathroom that had a black ceiling and deep purple walls.

Aim for 15% of purchase price in yearly revenue6) if you don't purchase turn-key, come up with a furnishing plan7) get pro-photos, find a good cleaner, either via Turno or preferably by talking to locals8) a lot of youtube videos will overcomplicate the start (launch of 5 platforms, build a direct booking site, get the worlds best smart lock, automate all sorts of messages, connect to dynamic pricing, etc.)  

If it's both you are looking for, you need to be ready with capital and willing to dig deep and work hard to develop partnerships and find investors. - Patience is the name of the game, but don't let analysis paralysis hold you back from taking a step forward. 

I would love to start getting connected with possible investors and build a relationship for the future.

As a local investor and agent here in Columbus, let me know if you have any questions or want to connect!

Hello everyone,I have been investing mainly in Baton Rouge, LA, for the past 3 years, however I recently started investing in Lubbock TX and I would love to connect with other investors in the area.

The best deals are going to be sourced by local agents in your target areas that focus on investment properties and have the local knowledge/direct to seller connects

Looking forward to connecting with a fellow local investor!