I’m very new to this and still want to do self management at the moment because the margins are extremely slim where I’m located.

If it's managed by the owner you could try to convince them to do this but if it's through a real estate agent again, chances of this are probably slim. 

I appreciate hearing that chances of that happening are likely slim. 

Then bought a property (residence) in CA.I still considered myself a newbie, but those experiences brought me some clarity, as well as some challenges that I don't see discussed very often.The first thing that everyone mentions is "house hack", but there seems to be a lot of confusion on the meaning of that.

Clarity-wise, the conversations are absolutely clear to hear - to the point that we'd be concerned for our own privacy.

@Dee Trucker I won’t say that a hard money loan can’t work, but it’d be tricky and your profits will probably be really slim.

It requires controlling our emotions, listening to the other side, expressing ourselves with clarity and recognizing that all someone can do is move forward from the current circumstances - there is no way to go back into the past and undo the mistake that happened.

EDIT for Clarity: Commissions can also be a set amount 5,000/10,000/30,000 If you really want to take the extra step and liability of getting it under contract for yourself to purchase go for it, doesn't hurt me at all. 

Beyond that I don't see much clarity in your comments.

The bottom line is this months deposits are late and not rent roll clarity at all.