House Hacking Questions

[Nathan Eiland]

I was thinking about this idea and wondering If there is a way to Hack without actually living at the property.  Let's say, you say you will be living at the property but, a month or two in you decide never mind.  I like my other house (that's not rented yet).  You continue to live at the house you originally owned.  The loan has already gone through so you get the house hack + the rent for the space you would have lived. Is there any reason a person couldn't do this?  Up sides? Down sides?  Hope that make sense. Any thoughts are appreciated.