There's a lot of bad information available online and its not prudent to rely on most of what you read.

I was just wondering if anyone could give me any insight on the area and if it would be a good location to house hack.

I'm Just starting out on this adventure and I'm looking to learn all i can from this great community. 

Finally, focus on high-demand neighborhoods and have a backup plan, like renting if the flip doesn't sell immediately.Let me know if you need financing guidance or further tips.Best,Drago

lean on these forums whenever you have questions. good luck with your investments.

LLC with S-corp election saves you the double taxation, you can put yourself on payroll as a W2.

I oddly enough started with Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and then went on to three more books from Bigger Pockets publishing who all mentioned that book.

Some of the upgrades look great from the pictures I saw online.

A better approach might be to find a REI Association in the area(s) and ask other investors for their recommendations - it's not uncommon to choose a different appraiser depending on the type of property (residential vs commercial MFH vs. office or industrial) and the objective of the appraisal.

Good morning John, Thank you for Having me and welcoming me.I have been studying those strategies and i love to work in Buy and hold, and short term rentalsRight now i am starting out and dont have the cash to fund my own investment so am currently looking for partnership, taking a role in property management or sweat Equity until i have a foot on the groundI Would love to here your thoughts and advices you have for meThank you for replying, means alot