I’ve been exploring real estate content, networking on LinkedIn, and joining calls with experienced investors to figure out the most effective way to get started.Here’s where I’m at:My girlfriend and I will rent at first while I get settled in my job.My long-term goal is to build a rental portfolio by living in homes, then turning them into rentals when I move out.I’m trying to decide if I should:Buy a single-family home, live in it for a few years, rehab it while living there, then rent it out when I move; orHouse hack a duplex or triplex from the start.

Looking for Tips on how to find places that have multiple cabins or additional dwellings on a property that I could live on and run.

Looking for funding options (hard money lending primarily) and home shopping. 

It still qualifies as house hacking.Start Building Credit & Saving Now: Lenders will look at your credit and savings, so start preparing while you’re still in school.Network Early: Connect with local investors, agents, and lenders now.

@Dalton N Green what size deals are you looking for? 

Happy to connect and help the two of you however I can.  

Quote from @Laurie Reiss: I'm looking at a 12 unit in Ohio.I need help with underwriting this deal. 

It's easy to figure this out though.

I started looking into other markets and Toledo looks like a great area.What are opinions on the Toledo rental market?

That is the biggest tip you will get.