If I was in your shoes I would work on an emergency fund. 

Hey Jason, I was in your shoes several years ago.

Not many people are in your shoes, so don’t be afraid to choose.

Take a stroll there and ask the residents "would you consider moving?"

Jewel-colored crisply ironed shirt plus contrasting tie, crisply-pressed slacks, shined shoes look good, and don't cost that much. 

My parents took the time to explain what my $100 would look like in X-amount of years compared to spending it on a new pair of Nike shoes.

If I were in your shoes I would request a preliminary settlement statement showing all actual lender fees. 

My logic here may be a little convoluted considering the property is a duplex and you're house hacking but this is what I would do in your shoes.

If I were in your shoes again as a new investors I'd focus on two things:1. learn your numbers - you need to know the returns, expenses, financing, etc numbers that make a deal work for you.

Many investors have been in your shoe at the beginning of their journey, so the idea is to figure out how you can start taking action.