The entry level person you spoke to probably has no idea of these rules so please don't get angry at them about this.  

@Dennis Constanza San Francisco is a great place to try House Hacking, but the high price point is the biggest barrier of entry.

You get equal probability handing out flyers at a mall entry written on it "I offer cash for houses".You need to not blindly follow what everyone else is doing and you need to analyze things.None of these methods DMM cold calling, driving for dollars etc. etc. can target motivated sellers.So if this is true, what and how do you do it then?

(REMOVE EVERYTHING FROM WALLS & DOORS) "We will do our best to match paint up on touch ups" 1,610.00 Kitchen - Replace grease filter 35.00 Family and Living room - Replace two (2) bulbs and replace draw string at fan $32, Replace two (2) 2" faux wood blinds $150, and Replace 2 outlets $60 242.00 Master Bedroom - Replace interior door $225 and Replace one (1) 2" faux wood blind $75 300.00 Front Left Bedroom - Secure closet door knob $5, Replace door knob on entry door $20, and replace door stop $5 30.00 Master bathroom - Replace interior door $225, Clean exhaust fan $50, Replace toilet seat $30, and deep clean tub/shower $125 430.00 Hallway bathroom - Replace mirror $75, Replace stopper and drain kit $60, deep clean tub/shower $125, and Replace toilet seat $30 290.00 Laundry Room - Add door stop 5.00 Dining Room - Replace one (1) 2" faux wood blind 75.00 Flooring - Steam Clean Carpets $275 and Stain Removal $30 305.00 Hallway - Replace outlet cover 5.00 Cleaning - deep clean of home including inside vanities and cabinets $375, Appliance clean $250 625.00 Trash Out - Remove all trash/debris from interior and exterior of home 525.00 Garage - Replace and program 2 garage remotes 110.00 Misc. repairs - Replace smoke detector batteries $30 and Replace HVAC filter $25 55.00 Landscaping - Grass cut $75 and Mulch flower beds $100****Further Evaluation Needed See Below**** 175.00 Total cost of work to be performed: $ 4,817.00

Depending on the roof, entry and window trim, etc, it could be great!

I have 2 partners and a list of 20 potential properties for the Royal Oak, MI, & Birmingham, MI markets.
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A JADU must be created from existing legal space (it can add a token amount to accommodate entry).  

Most North Jersey markets have a pretty high barrier for entry in desirable areas so this is a good idea. 

I am a fan of Fairfield County because of the lower taxes, but the entry point is a bit higher down there. 

However, it does have a lower entry level and has quite a few homes that generally need work.