As for charging extra rent, check with state local landlord tenant laws as could be violating fair housing if charging more just because more members in family.

Engage in social networking with other investors, both locally and virtually, and investigate innovative funding alternatives such as VA loans, FHA loans, or other government-supported schemes.

The seller (also a local agent that sold his home himself) disclosed there was a roof leak and was fixed in July 2023.

Managing it yourself - You or your team collect the rent, deal with local contractors for repairs, in essence hands on 2. 

I'm a local investor and agent in NJ.

La Crosse is a great place to start investing with 4 local colleges, 3 major hospitals, and several large companies there is a high demand for rentals.

House hack locally

I reached out to local attorney for LLC, rental law etc and they only take cash or check as a retainer and payment. 

A local builder overextended himself and he needs to unload a brand new SFH in order to finish his other projects, multi family houses that he intends to keep for rentals.  

I'd suggest talking to a few local lenders in the area.