I can opt to do the house hacking situation, pay only 5-10% down, and live in one of the units but it will be less convenient for me in a number of ways.  

These are rough estimates, but thought it'll be a good idea to get some opinions on it.I'm planning to house hack with 3.5% down using an FHA loan on a duplex that markets at around 700k in LA/OC area.

I'm very intrigued by a property that is in a great neighborhood and will appreciate very strongly, but using any sort of financing on it the cash flow return is deep in the negatives for a couple years even though the ask price looks like a good deal compared to other houses around.

I called Zillow and they told me they don't handle lease cancellation or changes but suggested to contact local attorney (I am in Texas/Austin). a) Take some penality and allow tenant to break the lease. b) take re-letting fees, list the house again and current tenant is bound to honor until it gets leased.For both a) and b) I will still have to contact attorney as Zillow does not let me cancel the lease but only mark the lease cancelled once it is done. 

This would be if you've reached out to Corporate Housing by Owner, AYA, Vivian, anyone that caters to insurance claims?

For example 1) Should you find a real estate agent before or after finding a house you want to put an offer on?

., for a $250k house, $2,500 of earnest money, with a reasonable option amount.

Typically for out-of-state investors, larger markets with more stable job and housing markets tend to be less risky.

Am in the Denver area also (rental house in Thornton) and considering a property manager for the current slow period in October, at least for tenant placement.Thank you!

I bought a house and have three roommates living with me.