Connections will be your biggest thing and going to any STR/LTR investor meet ups can help with FB groups.

This is not working for the utilities are eating up the rental income (in addition to the mortgage).

There is a wealth of free information here.And Google the enemy method.

Rent it out and wait for the comps to catch up to what you paid.

Hello  my name is dozar  from chambersburg pa , I own a duplex  and plan to buy one property each year  for 10 years through house hacking method. 

I continue to call the general customer service line, but the person that picked up the call was so useless. 

Spoke to a local real estate agent and some others and so far everyone says that it would be a huge headache (legalities etc) and would cost a ton up front. 

Add all adults to the lease and make them 100% liable for all terms and conditions, regardless of who is paying.You can create a new lease, but adding tenants can be as simple as having them sign the existing one or typing up a short addendum.

We've saved up enough at this point to perhaps start looking at purchasing our next property.

Do they have the necessary resources to stay on top of all the tax issues such as 1031 exchanges, 754 Step-Ups, etc.Feel free to send me a private message if you have any questions here.