House Hacking St. louis

[Samuel Michael Koscher]

I Just had a few questions regarding house hacking. I'm trying to get into the real estate business. House hacking I feel like is the best way to start. Will a lender give me a big enough loan even though on paper I couldn't realistically afford it, If I use the other side as a rental. If there is no tenants currently living in the unit will they still supply me with the loan

Thanks