New RE Investor in DFW

[Jon Young]

Hi BP Community!

I am currently looking to buy my first property in the DFW area (Plano,Frisco,Allen) and am looking to connect/hear from others. 

It does not seem house hacking is possible in this market without renting out spare bed rooms (which is not an option). Am I completely wrong on this? 

While I am wanting to buy a property in this area within the next 6 months rather than rent, I’m lost on if I should HH or look for a distressed single family home I can rehab while I live in it to force appreciation this way?

Would love to hear everyone’s honest thoughts!