Lender communication was trash but fees were excellent (Universal Financial Mortgage Group).

situation, not theirs. 

New investor here, looking to get started on flips and value add projects in the Denver area.After spending many hours buried in property records searches and financial spreadsheets, I've determined the best way to move forward is to enlist an agent who caters specifically to buyers looking to capture value from rehabbing run down and distressed properties. 

Assuming I could qualify financially (primary income plus FHA allowed rental income contribution from additional leased units), when I become the owner of the property, would that prevent me from using a FHA 203b to house hack a second property? 

Likewise, a family relocating to an area probably has similar needs to an insurance placement situation, but the insurance placement will almost always have a much larger budget to work with.

Show your realtor your financials.

My goal is to be financially free and ultimately leave my W2 through scaling rental properties to manage/invest full time.

Join forums, go to real estate meetups, and ask people who have been through similar experiences before for guidance.Seek guidance from a real estate specialist, such an investment adviser or real estate agent, to provide tailored guidance that aligns with your financial objectives and circumstances.Remember that real estate investing is a journey, and it's okay to start small and gradually scale your portfolio as you gain experience and confidence.

Lawyer advised this could be considered an emergency situation so I "could" enter without notice. 

We're going to be moving into a unique house-hacking situation this summer and have decided rather than sell we're going to rent the property out.