Complete Newbie. Looking to purchase MFH in Nashville.

[Dasia Washington]

Hello Nashvillians! 

I am looking to purchase my first duplex or quite possibly a single-family home with a walk-in basement for a house-hack. 

I'd love to hear from those who have any experience house hacking as a single person in the Nashville market? I am certain this is naivete speaking but is it too late to start here?

What was the biggest thing you learned while doing so? 

Would you have done anything differently? Any tips or suggestions you wouldn't mind offering?