Newbie wanting to house hack in San Diego, CA

[Paris Ambush]

I've been researching REI for several months and think I want to start off with a house hack for my first deal. After visiting San Diego, CA last year, I'm considering it as my choice location, but I don't know what areas of the city are good for this strategy. Can anyone here from the area who has house hacked provide insight from their experiences? Are people actually doing this strategy there successfully or shying away due to the current state of the market?

Thanks!
Paris