It’s incredibly helpful, especially for someone like me who’s just starting to explore house hacking more seriously.

I will start that rent being more than mortgage does not imply that it is good to buy.  

Hi Robel,There's a lot of ways to immerse into REI - start by reaching out to people, offering value.

Start by house hacking using owner occupant loans like an FHA 3 and 1/2% down.

Zoning & Utility Uncertainty - Zoned residential is a good start, but double-check with the city on any restrictions or future zoning plans.

Frankly I've been pushing money at my student loans until I wised up, and now I'm more moderate with that, which means I started saving to invest.

Starting from scratch is how all great investors begin. 

Thankfully, we shopped around early enough and found another provider for $3,500.Another investor I know recently saved $10,000 on a group of rentals in Florida simply by starting their insurance hunt early.This shouldn't be news to anyone active on BiggerPockets or in real estate generally—insurance is becoming more unpredictable and expensive.

I’ve listened to podcasts and I’m on my 2nd book as I’m in the very early stages of learning as much as I can before I get started. 

Start by pulling recent sales, estimating ARVs based on condition, layout, and finishes, and then compare them to actual sale prices to sharpen your eye.Also worth noting: many local investors start building cash flow by looking out-of-state places where entry costs are lower and rents make more sense.