House Hack/ First time rental

[Brendan Anderson]

Hi, this is probably a very beginner question, but I'll aks it anyways. I'm looking for a house hack in my area and none will cash flow positive if I occupy part of the residence. Should I be looking for a unit that cash flows positive while I occupy, or is it standard to sometimes pay a small amount until I can cash out re-fi into another property or move out and rent my space. Thanks for your help.