What Are Your House Hacking Success / Challenges?

[James Ciccarello]

Hello All, 

I have just begun my search for a MF property to house hack in upstate New York (Capital Region - Albany Metro). My goal is twofold, to gain experience as a RE investor / property mangement, and reduce living expenses so I have more flexibility to make career/life decisions - pretty straightforward, right? 

What are some recent stories of House Hacking Success?

What are some challenges you have encountered along the way?

Anything in between to share?

Thank you!

James