To all aspiring house hackers and those aiming for a single-family primary to hold it as a long-term rental, what are your biggest frustrations likely keeping you from jumping in the game? 

He ended up taking my underwriting/origination escrowed money and strung me along for six months, frustrating me, the realtor, the seller, and making my negotiation potential crumble.

Normally, this fee is added when it is a flat fee service, or the owner is difficult to work with on pricing.Working with contractors is a difficult task filled with frustrations and missing timelines.

Very disappointed and frustrated!!

OP said: It’s frustrating, especially because our due diligence came back clean, leases were solid, and the property had just been fully renovated.

The city made me conform to their exact permit application process which was burdensome and frustrating.

I am so frustrated and saddened this person did such a thing but was told that If I sell the property, which I prefer to do by seller finance, the code enforcement cancels.

I'm a little frustrated because I can't see what the tenant sees on their end.Any help would be appreciated! 

Once I gave in and bought a few only to not have assistance and no clear direction so frustration took over and I was still learning but needed direction, I finally found a group of investors to help me,  guide me,  and teach me the ins and outs of the industry.If I am not working deals learning the ropes or watching videos for extra information in real estate investing you can find me at my full time career as a Auto Injury Claims Specialist with big red.

"Buyers" like that will only frustrate you and leave you working for nothing.