No I live in an apartment currently and my lease isn't up until Feb of next year. 

My weekly article on the markets coming at you live from Nashville, TN.

Socially and environmentally conscious investors are increasingly looking beyond just financial returns.

Looking at a map, I see that is no where near Louisville.I live in the Rust Belt.

I live in San Diego and am interested in investing locally to be a little more hands on while I am learning.

I know somebody living in USVI right now, so potentially have boots and eyes on the ground, so to speak.I will check into the Dave Foster book and do some you tube searches.Thanks for the great insight!

Live in it for one year then save up and purchase a second property somehow. 

You could start with the basics cold calling, knocking, and social media.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tk9Uxt7Q0_HJV8KL7F_GBm13...The biggest thing to remember when house hacking is LOCATION trumps all, then living below what standard rent is and / or rent free/making money. 

@James@James CarlsonundefinedYes, I would like to grow my capital first and build a nice nest for my family and I live off of and then I would like rentals for the long game.