Househack on Saskatoon while renting on a small town - Good idea?

[Ernesto Miguel Credito]

I am thinking of buying a property in Saskatoon and house hack it  while living on a small town and paying rent because this is where my job is, given the circumstances, it's tough to just leave and look for another job. My plan is to get a 3 bedroom house or could be half of a duplex. I'm pretty sure this is not the best idea but do you think it will work?