House hacking in Denver and what areas to target

[Jacob Munson]

Me and my girlfriend (probably wife by that point) are planning a move to Denver most likely in early 2025 and are interested in house hacking as a means to save income and build a rental portfolio. I'd like to have some sort of target down payment/price to have in mind while we save $$$. Our combined income would be about 200k if that helps (obviously who knows where interest rates will be by then as well). I guess a handful of questions for those that know the area:

- What are areas that would be attractive for 20 somethings like us to live that could also make sense numbers wise.

- Are there a lot of duplexes typically for sale or are most people house hacking with ADU's, basements, other strategies.

- What would be the ideal loan type? Is an FHA best in this type of situation?

- Coming from Southern CA I'm no stranger to high prices but how does Denver compare?

Thanks in advance!