You could do 'coming soon' and then start showing it once you close (and before it turns into a reno zone). 

I have repairs to complete and I'm starting anew by house hacking. 

Peter, I apologize for missing a setting when I started this post.

@Igor Balakhnin, the duplex hack with a primary residence loan is one of the most powerful ways to jump start an investing career. 

This is critical early on when you start investing.Better Property Management: Understanding the basics of plumbing, electrical work, and other home systems means you can quickly address minor issues before they become major (and expensive) problems.

Purchase price: $168,000 Cash invested: $40,000 Sale price: $299,000 What started out as a family friend needing out of their home due to financial hardship turned into an incredible project for us.

If such is the case, I'd walk away and continue the hunt elsewhere.If they will allow access, you may find that renovation was started but no permits were pulled and no inspections passed.

Rinse and repeat.My question is what do I need to do to get started?

I am looking to get into the real estate world in the short term with the idea of "house hacking" a duplex-quadplex with an FHA loan to start in the world of landownership.

I want to cut my teeth on my first real estate deal within twelve months of moving, and I am interested in starting my investment career with a fourplex.