Yes, house hacking is the plan, thank you fro sharing Brittany!

I got started investing in real estate at 27 with househacking and wish I would have started earlier!

I know you can't go see the house in-person, but you do need a neutral party go and look at the house and report back to you.

Hi Tony, Bringing the project in on time is one of the keys to successfully flipping houses.

The house is $225K value.

I would also be very clear with him going forward that you want to be in charge of all repairs since you own the house.

You have student loans, I have a truck loan and 2 house loans. 

Lastly, I don't know what your long term plans are, but having a house to return to in the States if your international adventures don't work as planned can be a good safety net for you!

I know I'm one of them, but that was how I was mentored to be 20 years ago.As for finding good deals, yes, you can find "pocket listings" and deals that stay somewhat in house, but that has more to do with the brokerage you're working with.

Beyond the lousy local policies that were enacted, the "gentrifiers" who are moving to the area will want to be in the housing closer to Fairmount Park and N 27th street is too far north or far west to attract Temple students.