I agree with you on the personal referrals.

I've personally helped many OOS investors here and they've been very happy with returns. 

Quote from @Najhae Robinson: Hello, we run a PadSplit property management company in Atlanta, GA and we're curious on other investors experiences with the business model.

@Danny Lyu  If you're getting 10% down on that loan product, I would definitely do that and just close in your personal name. 

Quote from @David Edwards: PadSplit host in Houston here, my experience has been good thus far.

Neals learning experience.

I will use the rent by room strategy for a year, then move out and lease the condo under 1 lease.Does anyone have any advice about condo hacking, or can anyone describe their personal experience?

Shout out to @Jonathan Greene who I always see offering not just helpful content replies that are relevant and direct, but also connections to more contributors with more or different experiences from which we can all learn.  

As a new investor (newbie), I was thinking this would be a great place to start based on my expectation of low start-up costs, and by personal experience, I also understand the value of the section 8 program.

I thought I'd post about my experience.