Take this 💥just-closed renovated property for example💥:With my query of "22757 Charlemont Pl, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 5/4/2400-3050,0.6,300" we get an ARV Estimate that is ~4% off, and I picked this at random just scrolling through recently closed in my areaAnd the Market Stats $/sf of renovated property in that Zip Code matches up pretty well, so I know the ARV estimate is realistic:You can also run Agent Stats to find/get in touch with the real top-agents in that area so you can triple-verify everything and/or list it with them when you are done.With the above, I am able to quickly vet every new deal that comes my way and spend more time on the good ones.

Our daily pace report, which compares booked revenues to-date versus a year ago, shows the following:September +19.4%October +17.8%November +19.1%That doesn't mean this is where we end up for these months, just that more vacationers are planning ahead for stays, versus one year ago.  

What is the best way to line up an attorney?

My best advice would be to study up on what areas you think you want to target beforehand, so that when you get here, you're ready to go!

For house hacking I’d maybe start at the more pricier markets or fringe markets where you can get something beat up, fix and flip and sell for higher.

I know this as I am paying the draws and getting inspections to proof it up..  

I have noticed lots of owners have not kept up with current market rents over the years but when they go to sell, they still want pricing that comparable units have sold for but with much higher rents.

That said, you do have a leg up as someone mentioned, with the lower interest rate compared to current rates.

You could take that same $70K plus what you planned for that $680K down payment and buy 3 investment rentals in states like FL, TN, IN, OH, GA, LA, even up on the Oregon Coast just above you in CA.Most of my customers live in CA and none of them invest in Cali instead they buy in the states I listed above.

If it goes well and you can stomach it, then scale up.