House Hacking. Good or bad idea?

[Elijah Kerns]

So I'm about to enter my freshman year of college. I'm thinking about getting a property that I could live in one unit and rent the others out. However, an agent said one of his cardinal rules is to never rent out to family, or to live with tenants. Can someone shed light on the situation and give advice with personal experiences? It'd mean a lot, thanks!