House hacking is a good idea from a loan standpoint but your equity will grow slower with that but it is a decent way to get started as long as you are not facing your age like I am.  

When I grow up, I want to be just like you!  

@Joel Rodriguez Maybe there is a way we can work together, to expand each other's level of knowledge, grow professionally, and reach our respective REI Objectives.

Interested in becoming a investor I now have 1 investment property and intend to grow my portfolio to at least 5 by the end of the year.

The loan is given by the insurer at a current rate of 5%, and the cash value continues to grow as though no loan is taken against the policy.

This is the best place to grow your knowledge in Real Estate.

I am not necessarily asking for a job, more like the opportunity to get some experience, learn, grow, and build good relationships with those already investing in real estate.

It's always great to see the Ohio community on here growing.

My husband and I did an FHA when we bought our fist home in 2002, long story short we took out the equity and made that money grow, so that was the only time we have financed from that point on we have done everything cash, so we are not familiar with financing.We would also like to get information on construction loans can you point us to the right direction?

@Michael KisselYou may want to consider self-directing your retirement account into rental properties as the income would flow back into the retirement account and grow on a tax deferred basis.