I have a plan to use my 529 plan to help me get started. 

@Tyler Case - You could offer someone a promissory note or a debt play, e.g. someone brings the downpayment and renovation costs and you pay them a flat 10-12% interest on their money with the plan to refinance their funds out down the road.

We're looking to begin financing, etc for a multi family that we plan to house hack. 

What are some financial books or blogs to start. 

I know it sounds simple on the surface but detailing out how this money is handled when things don't go to plan could become more involved.

This company called Zoom Prospector / GIS Planning does great demographic stuff in the PNW and Midwest.You can also purchase data... costs a few hundred, but may be worth it for scoping out-of-state stuff.

You maybe be able to live for free or pretty close to it, depending on how extreme you get with it...AND make some decent cash when you sell as well...especially on the 5 year plan vs 3.

Hey Zach,I'd be happy to talk to you about your rehab plans. 

The plan would be to market the bottom level weekly during the peak season and split the off-season rental monthly and weekly.

-Consult with a real estate and/or estate planning attorney.