House hacking in Smyrna?

[Frank Z.]

I'd like to house hack in Smyrna, specifically near 30080, as that's where I work, but can't figure out a good way to do it. There are no duplexes close by.

There was a suggestion on the podcast to buy a home and build a in-law extension. Problems with this strategy:

- I can live in the inlaw extension and rent the house, but when I move out of the extension I cannot legally rent it as a second property. 

- I don't think I'Il be able to get out what I put into it when I go to sell.

Does anyone have any experience with buying a house and getting it rezoned for multifamily and making a SFH into a duplex?

[Jamie Jones]

Hi Frank, you could always purchase a 2 or 3 BR SFH and rent out the other bedrooms if you cannot find a duplex. Of course, when you move out you will only have one unit instead of two but this can still accomplish the primary goal of house hacking which is eliminating your housing expense and give you first hand experience landlording.