Cleveland native back home and ready to house hack!

[Matt Fuerst]

Hello everyone. I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and recently moved back to the Cleveland area after being away for 5 years.

I am 31, never owned a house before, and finally feel like I am ready to purchase my first house hack property. I would like to buy a duplex, triplex, or quadplex where I would definitely be living in one of the units while renting out the other(s).

Any advice on locations around the Cleveland area that would be hot for both living and investing with the live-in house hack strategy? I can work remotely. I know back in the day Lakewood, Ohio City, and Cleveland Heights were popular locations that have grown massively since I left and returned.

Also any advice on any banks to work with for any good deals or promotions? I heard about a good lending program for duplexes and multiplexes from a friend at Citizen Bank but curious if anyone else had any recommendations.

Still looking for a real estate agent.

Thank you in advance for your advice/wisdom!!