Is a house hack a liability or asset?

[Ben Einspahr]

It is a common argument whether buying a home is considered an asset or liability. IMO that home is a liability b/c it takes money out of your pocket, not back in. Even though, yes it is appreciating.

Now, my question to the BP community...

If I buy a house hack and it decreases my living expenses to $500/month, would you consider that house hack a liability or asset?

Excited to hear everyones thoughts!